Farming Minister rejects NFU call for Trade Commission to protect standards

Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has rejected the NFU’s call for a Trade Commission to explore ways to protect food production standards in UK trade policy.

Abi Kay
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Farming Minister rejects NFU call for Trade Commission to protect standards

Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has rejected the NFU's call for a Trade Commission to explore ways to protect food production standards in UK trade policy. Ms Prentis said the Agri-Food Expert Trade...

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