OFC21: 'No scientific justification' for EU ban on seed potatoes, says Eustice

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said there is ‘no scientific justification whatsoever’ for the EU’s ban on UK seed potato exports.

Abi Kay
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OFC21: 'No scientific justification' for EU ban on seed potatoes, says Eustice

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said there is ‘no scientific justification whatsoever' for the EU's ban on UK seed potato exports. The Secretary of State told attendees of the opening session of...

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