As the government sets out which food, feed and farm practices it expects will be aligned with the EU as part of the future SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) Agreement, the NFU is calling for sufficient transition measures so farmers, growers and markets can effectively prepare for any changes that result from the Agreement.

The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers at the Budget by introducing measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, as rock-bottom confidence leaves investment as bone-dry as the fields this summer.

Aldi, Asda, the Co-op, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado and Tesco have publicly stated their shared concerns over the government’s proposed changes...