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Brazilian exports of sugar to the UK rocketed in the first quarter of 2021 as a direct result of the UKs post-Brexit tariff regime.

Farm chiefs are worried about a Government plan to grant tariff-free access to Australia which they say risks undermining British producers and Ministers’ own pledges to maintain high standards in new deals.

Farmers can expect big changes on animal welfare laws over the coming years, with the Government setting out plans for two new landmark Bills in this week’s Queen’s Speech.

The switch from selling sheepdogs in the field at live auction to timed auctions, therefore, opening sales up to a wider audience, is thought to be a key factor in the boom in prices over the last year or so.

Livestock farmers and suppliers who use molasses in feed are set to benefit from a UK Government decision to remove the tariff on imported molasses.

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has said he is now convinced the EU ‘wants us to feel pain’ for Brexit.

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has said he is now convinced the EU wants us to feel pain for Brexit.

Chilled food exporters have given up on trying to send product to the EU because of ‘kafkaesque’ red tape, an industry expert has claimed.

Chilled food exporters have given up on trying to send product to the EU because of kafkaesque red tape, an industry expert has claimed.

Irish farmers are rubbing their hands in glee at the market opportunities left open to them by the phase out of direct support and increased red tape for Great British exports to the EU, the FUW has said.