Roadmap sets out the way ahead for upland farming

A NEW group set up to provide support upland farming has released its first report.

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The National Farmers' Union's Uplands Group has produced a vision paper which aims to set a course for long-term success for the sector.

The report says upland farm businesses need to be prosperous, resilient, diverse and innovative so they are able to support the environment and food production in tandem.

It calls on policy makers and upland farmers to work together to ensure farm businesses are fully recognised and actively involved in shaping and delivering environmental outcomes.