The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has named its 2023 Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors.

The 11 chosen farmers were narrowed down from the over 70 people that applied.

The new ambassadors will play a vital role representing the voice of the next generation at a "crucial time in agriculture", the union said, citing spiralling input costs and food security as two particular challenges at present.

The NFU’s Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors for 2023 are:

Welcoming the new ambassadors for 2023, NFU President Minette Batters said: "Arguably, there has never been a more important time for British food and farming.

“We have a fantastic range of agricultural roles represented by this cohort which will bring together inspiring voices from across the industry.

"I can’t wait to work alongside this group of talented and passionate people to see what we will achieve.”