With less than a week until the Budget, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has written to the Chancellor to call for measures to brace British farm businesses for Brexit's challenges.

In its submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, the NFU highlights the role of farming in producing safe, traceable and affordable food for the nation, looking after the environment and contributing to productive and robust economic growth.

NFU president Minette Batters said: “As our domestic agricultural policy returns to Westminster, there has never been a more important time to ensure British farm businesses are fit for the future.

“Farmers are passionate about evolving and driving efficiency in their business. It is our firm belief there are simple measures that can give these businesses the means to increase their productivity and deliver more for the public, who expect high standards of quality British food.

“It’s vital the Chancellor takes onboard the measures the NFU has put forward ahead of the budget and how these can contribute to a thriving farming sector.

"We must recognise the pivotal role British farming plays in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector food and drink, which generates £113 billion in value for the economy and employs nearly four million people.”

The NFU's budget wishlist

The NFU called for eight specific measures: