Industry urged to keep pressure up on trade amid concerns about the new Defra Secretary

The farming industry has been urged to ‘keep the pressure on’ Government to negotiate trade deals which work for UK agriculture, amid concerns about the new Defra Secretary’s stance.

Abi Kay
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Industry urged to keep pressure up on trade amid concerns about the new Defra Secretary

The farming industry has been urged to ‘keep the pressure on’ Government to negotiate trade deals which work for UK agriculture, amid concerns about the new Defra Secretary’s stance. NFU president Minette...

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