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9 August 2022

Since the reform of its agricultural policies in the mid-1980s, production and trade distorting policies have almost disappeared in New Zealand, and the level of support to agricultural producers has been the lowest among OECD countries. The main focus of agricultural policies in New Zealand is on animal disease control, relief payments in the event of natural disasters, and the agricultural knowledge and information system.

14 July 2022

There’s no reason why farmers can't be profitable food producers as well as environmental custodians, but it depends on the success of the new schemes being developed.

31 May 2022

As we approach year two of reductions in Basic Payments in England, and as those reductions increase in size for most farmers, I have been reflecting on my team’s work since the EU referendum.

9 May 2022

Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates – what does this mean for our industry?

27 April 2022

Defra’s difficult balancing act

13 April 2022

New research shows SFI will fall short of replacing direct payments

29 April 2024

The UK and Canada have launched negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Ottawa

29 April 2024

Analyst Jess Corsair explores the issue of UK food security in light of Ukraine war

28 March 2024

The UK government have committed to publishing a report relating to food security in the UK at least once every three years as part of the Agriculture Act 2020 and the first report was published just before Christmas.

29 April 2024

Blog outlining the detail of NZ-UK deal for ag products

8 December 2021

Blog looking at the opportunities for UK products if a trade deal is struck with the Gulf Co-operation Council

13 October 2021

Provisional results of pig censuses from various EU Member States show that the pig herd has only declined slightly over the year to June 2021.

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