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New Zealand is demanding the elimination of all agricultural tariffs as part of its trade negotiations with the UK, the country’s Trade Minister has confirmed.

The sun has been shining in recent weeks, but judging by Tuesday’s announcement on a UK-Australia trade deal, it seems the light has yet to penetrate the windows of Number 10 or the Department for International Trade.

The farming industry has reacted with concern to news that the UK and Australia have agreed a trade deal in principle.

Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be ‘devastating’ for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.

Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be devastating for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.

Trade talks between the UK and Norway have stalled over fears British beef and cheese could flood the Norwegian market and put farmers out of business.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee is urging the Government to allow proper parliamentary scrutiny of any trade deal with Australia, amid mounting concerns about the agreements impact on UK farming.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee is urging the Government to allow ‘proper parliamentary scrutiny’ of any trade deal with Australia, amid mounting concerns about the agreement’s impact on UK farming.

If we want to preserve the future desirability of British food, then, according to the results of a British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ (BGAJ) survey, we need to mobilise an army of Brexit voting women over the age of 55 to take charge of the nation’s shopping.

Exports are steadily climbing up again but they are well below year-earlier levels. Cedric Porter analyses the latest trading data.