51AV视频

SPS agreement undoubtedly net negative for British agriculture, says George Eustice

51AV视频gate prices will go down as a result of Sir Keir Starmer's EU reset and SPS agreement alongside the UK losing the ability to reform its own pesticide policy, according to former Defra Secretary

clock 鈥� 2 min read
Former Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, George Eustice
Image:

Former Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, George Eustice

Speaking to Farmers Guardian, former Defra Secretary George Eustice said UK farming had never benefitted overall from frictionless trade with the EU. "I am very sceptical about the value of the EU...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Politics

Conservatives call on Gov to stop 'ridiculous' decision to increase fuel duty
Politics

Conservatives call on Gov to stop 'ridiculous' decision to increase fuel duty

With red diesel costs on the rise due to conflict in the Middle East, the decision to increase fuel duty will only see prices spike further

Mia Willemsen
clock 24 April 2026 鈥� 3 min read
From the editor: Food, farming and supply chain fairness
Politics

From the editor: Food, farming and supply chain fairness

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
Katie Jones
clock 24 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read
PM told to secure homegrown production of fertiliser for UK farmers
Politics

PM told to secure homegrown production of fertiliser for UK farmers

Suffolk Central MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said UK food prices could go if the Government does not act to support farmers with skyrocketing fertiliser costs

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 24 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read