The National Farmers Union Uplands Forum had the chance to impress upon MPs the importance of farming.

In an event held by the NFU in the Houses of Parliament, members of the forum stressed the role farming plays for Britain's landscapes.

The event saw the screening of Addicted to Sheep to an audience of MPs, with insights of upland farming from forum Chairman Robin Milton.

After the event, Robin said: "The uplands is a living and working landscape which has immense social, cultural and environmental value.

"Discussing this with MPs last night was a good opportunity for the NFU on behalf of its uplands members.

“It’s incredibly important that the role of upland farming in the creation and maintenance of unique and iconic upland landscapes is recognised by policy-makers. We were able to make this crystal clear to MPs.

“I was able to stress how the uplands should be seen by Government as the natural capital assets they are and how appropriate policies will facilitate a sound economic future for them.

“I strongly believe that with a collaborative approach involving policy-makers, that we can further enhance the uplands’ contribution to public benefits as well as securing the ability to produce the highest quality food from the finest landscapes.”

What do you think about the Uplands Forum? Let us know on our Facebook page, don't forget to give us a like!

For more information please visit nfuonline.com/sectors/hill-farming.