The National Farmers Union will meet with Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade, next month to seek clarification on how this new department will help British farming.
NFU President Meurig Raymond has said the Government must not forget British food and farming, as it is "cruicial in post-Brexit international trade talks."
The Government have failed to appoint a minister with specific responsibilities for agriculture within the trade department.
Mr Raymond said he is concerned about the notable omission of agriculture and the food and drink sector from the Department’s portfolios.
"Food and drink is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, worth £108bn and farming underpins its success," Mr Raymond said.
"Members can be assured that wheels are in motion on this issue; we’re in contact with the Department, an NFU meeting with Liam Fox is already confirmed for the beginning of September and we’re actively seeking clarification on where this important responsibility lies."
Last week, the Country Land and Business Association also expressed its alarm at the situation.
Its director general, Helen Woolley, said the new department had got off to “a terrible start”.
The concerns have been raised at a time when many farmers are working around the clock to bring in the nation’s harvest.
With some farming sectors, such as horticulture, relying heavily on non-UK seasonal and year-round workers throughout their grower businesses the NFU has called for access to labour to be a key consideration in the on-going talks to shape a new domestic agriculture policy.
