The National Farmers' Union warns that the impending £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states could threaten British farming by permitting imports of low-welfare meat. Farming and animal welfare groups express concern about the lack of provisions for workers' rights and environmental considerations in the deal. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds acknowledged the importance of human rights chapters, though not legally binding. The NFU emphasizes the need for trade agreements to respect UK's high animal welfare standards to prevent market access for inferior imports, thus safeguarding British farmers' interests.
Balanced and mutually beneficial trade deals can provide a real economic boost, including for farm businesses. A modern trade deal with the GCC, if fair and balanced, could offer huge potential for agricultural exporters.
The way most poultry is produced in Gulf states would be illegal in the UK. This would undermine Britain's reputation for high animal welfare standards that our producers deliver.
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