"Yesterday the UK government told the agricultural industry that the EU will allow almost all food and plant exports from Great Britain to continue after Brexit. Almost all.
Economics editor Faisal Islam writes: "Whereas the ongoing export of Ware potatoes for eating is confirmed, seed potatoes will be banned."
The seed potato industry is focused in the north of England and Scotland.
Responding to the news, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
said: "This is a disastrous Brexit outcome for Scottish farmers...and like all other aspects of Brexit, foisted on Scotland against our will.""
EU-UK on verge of Brexit trade deal announcement - BBC News
A deliberate ploy to reward spudbhoy's kitchen-on-wheels with cheaper product
Economics editor Faisal Islam writes: "Whereas the ongoing export of Ware potatoes for eating is confirmed, seed potatoes will be banned."
The seed potato industry is focused in the north of England and Scotland.
Responding to the news, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
said: "This is a disastrous Brexit outcome for Scottish farmers...and like all other aspects of Brexit, foisted on Scotland against our will.""
EU-UK on verge of Brexit trade deal announcement - BBC News
A deliberate ploy to reward spudbhoy's kitchen-on-wheels with cheaper product
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