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Still waiting
British and New Zealand trade negotiators are burning the midnight oil in a bid to get a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Global Britain - is it about to become a reality?
OPINION: Former NZ agriculture and trade minister, and ex-High Commissioner to the UK, Lockwood Smith, was the only non-UK member of the UK Trade & Agriculture Commission (TAC), which was tasked by Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss, to look at finding a way forward of Britain supporting trade liberalisation, while ensuring UK standards are not undermined.
Ag will be sticking point in UK FTA
A free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the United Kingdom will likely not be straight forward.
NZ blackcurrant sales surge
A UK-based company, believed to be the single biggest exporter of New Zealand blackcurrant product, has seen “very strong” sales as consumers in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic seek healthy dietary supplements.
Vegan milk service hits UK
OPINION: In March, the first national dairy-free milk delivery service will be coming to British doorsteps, a clear sign that veganism is on the rise in the United Kingdom.
UK records first ever trade surplus for dairy
Elderly UK farmers should be paid to retire, says Minister
UK Environment Secretary, George Eustice has an unusual solution to improving the environment: paying farmers to retire.
Young farmer’s heartbreaking tweet inspires farmers to open up
A 20-year old farmer’s tweet about her declining mental health has sparked a massive response online.
UK liquid milk consumption halves
University beef-ban overturned
Thousands of UK students have successfully fought a beef-ban aimed at reducing their university’s carbon footprint.