Manx traders and politicians have been forging closer links with neighbouring jurisdictions at the Oxford Farming Conference.
It comes as the position of the Isle of Man and UK is 'evolving' post-Brexit - attendance was seen as important in order to adapt to changing markets.
The event put an emphasis on a 'stronger business focus in farming'.
MHK Tim Baker has responsibility for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture - he says they saw examples which will help the department deliver the Food Matters strategy:
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