NFU responds to Defra agri-food exports announcement

Responding to an announcement from Defra today of plans to boost agri-food exports, NFU President Minette Batters said: "The NFU has long called for significant government investment which enables a partnership approach to international trade opportunities for British farmers.

“This is a positive step in the right direction and I welcome this new commitment to put people on the ground with the technical expertise to open up new markets. I look forward to seeing more detail on this proposal and working with government to boost our agri-food exports abroad.

“In line with other countries like Australia and New Zealand, it is crucial there are farmer representatives as part of the UK agri-food trade delegation. We have also always maintained that there needs to be government match-funding of industry investment in trade and export promotion."