Contents tagged with trade and policy

Lamb: modelling the impact of a UK-New Zealand trade deal

23 August 2022

Lamb: modelling the impact of a UK-New Zealand trade deal

We look at how a trade deal between the UK and New Zealand could impact the UK sheep sector.
Modelling the impact of a UK-New Zealand trade deal: An overview

9 July 2025

Modelling the impact of a UK-New Zealand trade deal: An overview

In collaboration with Harper Adams University, AHDB have undertaken a quantitative impact assessment of how a trade deal between the UK and New Zealand could impact different agricultural sectors.
New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreements

1 December 2023

New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreements

We delve into some of the trade deals New Zealand already has in place as well and compare/contrast these with the UK-New Zealand FTA.

New Zealand farming production systems – Pigs

18 August 2022

New Zealand farming production systems – Pigs

We look at how pig farming in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.

New Zealand farming production systems – Dairy

14 December 2023

New Zealand farming production systems – Dairy

We look at how dairy farming in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.
New Zealand farming production systems – Beef and Sheep

18 August 2022

New Zealand farming production systems – Beef and Sheep

We look at how beef and sheep farming in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.

New Zealand farming production systems - Overview

13 November 2023

New Zealand farming production systems - Overview

We look at how agriculture in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.

Animal Welfare in New Zealand

18 August 2022

Animal Welfare in New Zealand

The UK -New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is the first trade deal in which New Zealand has agreed an animal welfare chapter. Alongside each country’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) commitments, the key objective within the deal is to enhance cooperation between the countries on the welfare of farmed animals.

Horizon blog: Are carbon markets a saving grace for farmers?

31 January 2023

Horizon blog: Are carbon markets a saving grace for farmers?

My thinking about the direction of travel of carbon markets and the importance of natural capital
Trade implications of Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)

18 March 2025

Trade implications of Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)

Non-tariff measures (NTMs) are defined as policy measures, other than ordinary customs tariffs, that can potentially have an economic effect on international trade in goods, changing quantities traded or prices or both
Insight on the SFI from Janet Hughes

6 March 2025

Insight on the SFI from Janet Hughes

In this guest blog, Janet Hughes, Director of Future Farming and Countryside (Defra), shares the approach Defra are taking in terms of the design of the SFI and her vision for the future.
Trade between the UK and New Zealand: Charts and infographics

18 August 2022

Trade between the UK and New Zealand: Charts and infographics

Charts and infographics showing overall trade between the UK and New Zealand.

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