Farmers from Exmoor have come together to state their ambitions to deliver a reshaped agricultural policy as the UK prepares to leave the European Union.

They plan to keep the benefits for the public from upland areas such as clean water, carbon shortage, diverse wildlife, recreation and tourism.

Also, they plan to support viable farm businesses that also maintain the special landscape features of the National Park whilst taking into account revised trading and support policies.

These ideas are being put forward by the Exmoor Hill Farming Network following their Brexit discussions held in December.

Dave Knight, chairman of Exmoor Hill Farming Network, said: "Exmoor is special, shown through its designation as a National Park.

"It has been produced by centuries of farming and the management of its iconic landscape features such as beech hedges, heather moorlands and ancient woodlands.

“Exmoor’s farming families care deeply for this landscape and work closely with many partners to protect and sustain it.

"We have over 30 years of experience of which policies work well for Exmoor.

"The key to better delivery for the public and the environment is working to national goals and policies through a locally customised scheme, developed and monitored by a partnership of local farmers and agencies who know what works in our area.”

"The Network will continue to refine their 'Ask' as more information emerges through the coming months, working with other partners and farmer groups.

"We want to be at the table for the ongoing discussions to develop a new agricultural policy as we leave the European Union.”