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22/10/21 Trade and Agriculture Commission, New Zealand trade deal, Apples

Government launches long-awaited Trade and Agriculture Commission. The imports and exports that could be affected by New Zealand trade deal. A Scottish cider revival.

The government has launched its long-awaited Trade and Agriculture Commission. David Henig, UK Director of the European Centre for International Political Economy, who worked on the previous commission's report, says it's still unclear how the government intends to protect standards in food production.

The UK has struck a new trade deal with New Zealand. Farmers are worried that could mean more imports of lamb and butter, but what could the benefits be for consumers? We explore some of the pros and cons.

Growers in Perthshire are reviving traditional varieties of Scottish apples and making the most of a booming demand for craft cider.

Presenter = Caz Graham
Producer = Rebecca Rooney

13 minutes

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  • Fri 22 Oct 2021 05:45

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