51AVÊÓÆµ

EXCLUSIVE - Ann Davies: 'Farmers must be at the heart of trade policy'

Plaid Cymru MP Ann Davies writes on how farming standards have been undermined in trade deals, the dangers of Sir Keir’s appeasement of US President Donald Trump, and why agriculture should be at the heart of trade policy

clock • 4 min read
Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies said: "The Government has shown it is prepared to use agriculture as a bargaining chip in tariff negotiations and farming unions are rightly raising the alarm that this may be repeated in the future to reduce tariffs further."
Image:

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies said: "The Government has shown it is prepared to use agriculture as a bargaining chip in tariff negotiations and farming unions are rightly raising the alarm that this may be repeated in the future to reduce tariffs further."

The recent state visit of US President Donald Trump was a spectacle of ceremony with red carpets, royal receptions, and carefully staged displays of unity. But for farmers across Britain, the real...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Fair funding for Welsh agriculture is a key priority says NFU Cymru ahead of Senedd elections

Fair funding for Welsh agriculture is a key priority says NFU Cymru ahead of Senedd elections

NFU Cymru deputy president Paul Williams outlines why the next Welsh Government must commit to providing a budget to support the continued sustainable growth of the food and farming sector in Wales

clock 16 April 2026 • 2 min read
'Eat meat and drink beer' - Gov's response to possibility of UK food and CO2 shortages

'Eat meat and drink beer' - Gov's response to possibility of UK food and CO2 shortages

Is the UK prepared for potential food and CO2 shortages if war in the Middle East continues beyond the summer?

Chris Brayford
clock 16 April 2026 • 3 min read
From the editor: Pragmatic approach to uplands policy is the right one

From the editor: Pragmatic approach to uplands policy is the right one

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
clock 16 April 2026 • 2 min read