Apiculture New Zealand welcomes the move by the New Zealand and UK governments to a free trade agreement in principle which will see the removal of tariffs on all New Zealand honey into the United Kingdom. “The free trade deal will be a great outcome for our industry and will improve our competitiveness in one […]
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Benefits all round in NZ-UK Free Trade Deal
Federated Farmers says today’s announcement of a free trade deal between the United Kingdom and New Zealand is great news for consumers and farmers in both countries. “The United Kingdom is walking the talk when it comes to promising a truly global Britain,” Federated Farmers National President Andrew Hoggard says. “We congratulate the New Zealand […]
Feds applauds UK-Australia free trade deal
News that Australia and the UK have signed a free trade agreement is a promising step forward in the fight against tariffs and protectionism, Federated Farmers says. “It reinforces the international rules-based trading framework and is important for rural producers and global consumers,” Feds President Andrew Hoggard says. The FTA is the first to be […]
FTA upgrade a bonus of NZ-China meat trade
The upgrade of the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China will help further streamline trade between the two countries, Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says. “The upgrade will simplify export procedures, remove a level of administration, paperwork and reduce compliance costs for red meat exporters. “We anticipate a reduction in the […]