Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be ‘devastating’ for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.
Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be devastating for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.
Trade talks between the UK and Norway have stalled over fears British beef and cheese could flood the Norwegian market and put farmers out of business.
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee is urging the Government to allow proper parliamentary scrutiny of any trade deal with Australia, amid mounting concerns about the agreements impact on UK farming.
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee is urging the Government to allow ‘proper parliamentary scrutiny’ of any trade deal with Australia, amid mounting concerns about the agreement’s impact on UK farming.
If we want to preserve the future desirability of British food, then, according to the results of a British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ (BGAJ) survey, we need to mobilise an army of Brexit voting women over the age of 55 to take charge of the nation’s shopping.
Exports are steadily climbing up again but they are well below year-earlier levels. Cedric Porter analyses the latest trading data.
Labour Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard gives his views on the UK-Australia trade deal, and explains why he believes the Government intends to put family farms out of business.
Farming groups have blasted the Government’s decision to agree a free-trade deal with Australia, calling it a ’betrayal’.Ìý
Brazilian exports of sugar to the UK rocketed in the first quarter of 2021 as a direct result of the UK’s post-Brexit tariff regime.