'Standards encapsulate the values of a nation and UK ag is right to focus on them' - business chief tells NFU20

Standards encapsulate the values of a nation and the UK is ‘absolutely right’ to highlight the importance of upholding them as the Government negotiates new trade deals.

Olivia Midgley
Editorial Director
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'Standards encapsulate the values of a nation and UK ag is right to focus on them' - business chief tells NFU20

Standards encapsulate the values of a nation and the UK is ‘absolutely right' to highlight the importance of upholding them as the Government negotiates new trade deals. Carolyn Fairbairn, director...

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