Meeting description: We discussed trade deals and concern regarding the cumulative impact of trade deals on the farming sector. We underlined the importance of food production standards. We highlighted the need for reciprocal trade with the EU for seed potatoes and set out the impact the EU commission's current position on UK seed potatoes is having on local potato businesses. We discussed high input costs and the impact they are having on the farming sector. We spoke about future agricultural support and the need for it to enable farmers to continue to produce sustainable food help to tackle climate change and enhance biodiversity. We provided information on issues the pig and poultry sectors are facing in light of high input costs and supply chain issues.
Topic label: Climate