The NFU is meeting with senior US officials in America this week to talk about the potential resumption of beef and lamb exports to the country.
NFU president Meurig Raymond is leading the UK delegation to Washington to meet with, among others, the EU ambassador to the US, the American Farm Bureau Federation president, US trade representatives and representatives of the US Congress.
Raymond said: “It is essential that the NFU takes part in discussions that could potentially open up new markets for our farmers in this country, including re-introducing the opportunity for our livestock farmers to sell into the sizeable US market and expanding opportunities for growing our dairy product exports further.”
“UK beef and lamb exports have been banned since the 1990s. Efforts are underway to resume exports, but progress, especially on lamb has been slow. I will meet senior officials to press for progress and promote the quality of our excellent products,” he added.
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