By Mark Ross, Chief Executive of Animal and Plant Health NZ Is food set to be a luxury of the wealthy? This is the question that resounds from reviewing the agricultural policies that Europe is seeking to adopt – policies that will have major implications for New Zealand food producers exporting to Europe. With 800 […]
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NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement significant boost for red meat sector
The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the UK represents a significant boost for New Zealand farmers and exporters with lamb and beef eventually allowed quota and tariff-free access into the UK for the first time in decades. Under the FTA, New Zealand’s beef and sheepmeat exports to the UK […]
Good news to wake up to for farmers and growers
The early morning signing of a free trade deal between the United Kingdom and New Zealand means farmers and growers can wake up with a smile this morning. Federated Farmers national president and trade spokesperson Andrew Hoggard says with the world the way it is right now, this trade deal gives us reason to be […]
China FTA Upgrade enters into force in April
New Zealand’s economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to build momentum, with the Upgrade to New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China entering into force on 7 April 2022, Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor announced today. Aotearoa New Zealand and China have now ratified the Upgrade Protocol and agreed the Entry into Force date, […]
Free trade deal will be a welcome boost for the New Zealand honey industry
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 […]
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 […]