While Liz Truss wants to get the region’s produce into “growing markets” in the wake of the Australia agreement, Labour have expressed concerns about farmers being undercut by the prospect of having to compete with food produced more cheaply and to lower animal welfare standards.
Speaking to The Yorkshire Post, Ms Truss said she has “absolute confidence that our produce is the best in the world”.
“I know there’s huge demand out there for it”, she added.
“We have been held back by being part of the EU and not having access to these markets. We are gaining access to these markets, that is of huge benefit and we have to have confidence that our produce is world beating.
“ What I’m doing as trade secretary is not just opening up those new markets but also providing farmers with extra support to go into those markets.”
The Australian trade deal is expected to be fully drafted by the end of this year, having…
