51AVÊÓÆµ

EFRA chair pushes for greater farm export opportunities

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says Gov should follow US example in championing UK produce

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
EFRA Committee chair and farmer Alistair Carmichael says more export opportunities should be available to UK farmers
Image:

EFRA Committee chair and farmer Alistair Carmichael says more export opportunities should be available to UK farmers

Farmers must be able to see free trade agreements ‘not just as threats but opportunities too', Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has told the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Speaking...

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 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Farmers warned delays to purchasing fertiliser could overwhelm supply chain

Farmers warned delays to purchasing fertiliser could overwhelm supply chain

Agricultural Industries Confederation has warned the fertiliser supply chain has a 'practical limitation' and it cannot process all seasonal demand at the 'last minute'

Rachael Brown
clock 01 September 2026 • 2 min read
How farmers can make sure they are prepared for SFI26 Window 2

How farmers can make sure they are prepared for SFI26 Window 2

The second window was expected to open on September 22

Alex Black
clock 01 September 2026 • 4 min read
Defra's Capital Grants scheme now closed

Defra's Capital Grants scheme now closed

Rural Payments Agency confirmed that the scheme received 17,000 applicants, with over half of the applicants applying for a Capital Grants agreement for the first time

Rachael Brown
clock 01 September 2026 • 3 min read