US Agriculture Secretary claims bioethanol deal is 'win-win' for both countries as she meets new Defra Secretary

UK farmers have highlighted the impact of increased US bioethanol imports with the closure of Vivergo Fuels in Hull and the loss of an important market

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US Agriculture Secretary claims bioethanol deal is 'win-win' for both countries as she meets new Defra Secretary

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds met with her US counterpart Brooke Rollins at Downing Street this week as US president Donald Trump arrived in the UK on a state visit. Posting on X, Ms Rollins said the...

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