New ‘Windsor framework’ agreed on NI protocol
Feb27

New ‘Windsor framework’ agreed on NI protocol

An agreement to overcome the trade barriers with Northern Ireland since Brexit has been announced by Prime Minster, Rishi Sunak. It will be called the ‘new Windsor framework.’

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Impact of Brexit on breeding pig exports “disastrous,” Minister hears
Dec12

Impact of Brexit on breeding pig exports “disastrous,” Minister hears

Pig breeders tell Minister the impact of Brexit on the ability of UK breeding companies to sell their stock abroad has been a “disaster.”

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NSA supports EFRA recommendation on post Brexit trade deals
Jun28

NSA supports EFRA recommendation on post Brexit trade deals

The National Sheep Association has confirmed it is adding its support to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s recommendation to Government to formally commit to upholding animal welfare and environmental standards in all post Brexit trade deals.

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DUP minister orders halt to Irish Sea border checks
Feb03

DUP minister orders halt to Irish Sea border checks

Edwin Poots, DUP Agriculture Minister, ordered his officials to stop Irish Sea border checks on goods on Wednesday 2nd February – however, checks continued on Thursday as Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan resigned.

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Australia FTA impact report reveals financial blow for UK agriculture
Dec21

Australia FTA impact report reveals financial blow for UK agriculture

An impact report produced by the DIT on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement predicts that the British agriculture and semi-processed foods sectors will take a financial hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

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Meat industry warns against potential Brexit trade war
Nov16

Meat industry warns against potential Brexit trade war

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has voiced its concern about the impact on the supply chain if the UK government were to suspend its Brexit agreement with the EU.

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