Perthshire farming leader says there are “deep concerns” over a trade deal between the UK and Australia among the agricultural sector.
The UK Government has announced an “agreement in principle” on a free trade deal between the two countries.But NFU Scotland believes the move sets a dangerous precedent for future deals and could have a substantial impact on Scottish farmers.
President Martin Kennedy, who runs Lurgan Farm north of Aberfeldy, said: “As detail on the proposed terms of agreement around an Australian trade deal emerge, deep concerns will remain about its impact on Scotland’s farmers, crofters and our wider food and drink sector. “Under the proposed deal, there is to be a cap on tariff-free imports from Australia for 15 years..
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