Speaking to Sky News, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove stressed the importance of the government’s “protection and support for farmers” as Britain explores new trade opportunities abroad but said “opening up” trade barriers will give UK farmers a “chance” to sell their products on the “world stage”. His comments come as concerns soar amongst farmers that a new, free-trade deal signed with Australia will see the UK market flooded with cheaper Australian meat pricing UK farmers out of business. But Mr Gove highlighted how Aussie meat production is primarilly exported to the Asian market in a desperate attempt to reassure producers in the UK that trade deal is a good idea.
Mr Gove said: “We support farmers and we do so not just by providing them with direct financial support.
“But also we give them an opportunity to export their fantastic produce on the world stage.
“And I actually think that we should be confident about the quality of the produce that our farmers are responsible for.
“I think that opening up new markets for them worldwide which is what the brilliant…
