Íæż½ã½ã

Ian Rickman - president of the Íæż½ã½ã' Union of Wales: "Future deals with other countries must protect our farmers and food security"

Mr Rickman has told the next UK Government to ensure future trade deals protect UK farmers and the importance of food security

clock • 3 min read
"We call on the incoming UK Government to ensure that both food imports and exports are subject to the same custom and standard controls which not only provides a level playing field between UK and EU producers, but also restores the confidence of our trading partners."
Image:

"We call on the incoming UK Government to ensure that both food imports and exports are subject to the same custom and standard controls which not only provides a level playing field between UK and EU producers, but also restores the confidence of our trading partners."

Since we officially left the European Union, there was, initially, a political appetite in Westminster to hastily sign free trade agreements and reveal the ‘benefits' of our post-Brexit trading arrangements....

To continue reading this article...

Join Íæż½ã½ã

  • Íæż½ã½ã is the ultimate resource for farmers, providing unparalleled coverage of the key issues and trends affecting the agricultural industry.
  • Real-Time Updates: Get the latest news and analysis on what's happening in the agricultural sector right now. From market trends to technological advancements.
  • Expert Insights for Smart Decision Making: We provide in-depth articles and features designed to help you navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape. From crop management techniques to livestock breeding strategies, our goal is to arm you with the tools you need for profitable farming.
  • Join the Íæż½ã½ã community today and unlock a world of knowledge and opportunities for your agricultural business. We are dedicated to supporting farmers like you, and our mission is to empower you with the information and resources needed to thrive.

Register now Become a member

 

Already a member?

Login

2021 JCB 131X Excavator

£±Ê°¿´¡

2022 MODEL VSM

£±Ê°¿´¡

HZM 906 MINI LOADER LIFTS 600KG

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Politics

Over 42,000 English and Scottish farms to be hit by Inheritance Tax changes, says AHDB

Over 42,000 English and Scottish farms to be hit by Inheritance Tax changes, says AHDB

Cereals farms will be hit hardest by the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

Alex Black
clock 28 January 2025 • 2 min read
MSPs seek restoration of Scottish agricultural funding in light of IHT changes

MSPs seek restoration of Scottish agricultural funding in light of IHT changes

MSPs have written a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlining how the Autumn Budget could impact farmers in Scotland

clock 27 January 2025 • 3 min read
AIMS calls for total ban on personal imports of meat products

AIMS calls for total ban on personal imports of meat products

The trade association said this action was ‘imperative' to protect the nation's livestock from imminent disease threats

Rachael Brown
clock 26 January 2025 • 1 min read