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<p>It is a priority of this Government to enable an innovative, productive and competitive
food supply chain.</p><p>Whilst the UK prepares to leave the EU, Defra is working
closely with the Home Office to ensure that there is a long term strategy for the
food and farming workforce as part of the future immigration policy.</p><p>Following
publication of the Immigration White Paper on 19 December, the Home Office has initiated
an extensive twelve month programme of targeted engagement across the UK, and with
the EU and international partners, to capture views and ensure that we design a future
system that works for the whole of the UK.</p><p> </p>
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