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From the editor: Free trade zealots could undermine Government's green ideals

It may come as little surprise that New Zealand is now eyeing tariff free access to the UK in wake of the Australia trade deal.

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
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From the editor: Free trade zealots could undermine Government's green ideals

It may come as little surprise that New Zealand is now eyeing tariff free access to the UK in wake of the Australia trade deal. The continental neighbours are export powerhouses and we have a large...

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