New Zealand trade deal will hurt Scottish cattle farmers, Holyrood ministers warn

Scottish ministers warned the deal would result in a 'lack of a level playing field'

THE UK's new trade deal with New Zealand will be “damaging to Scottish farmers, Holyrood ministers warn.

The deal – which is set to allow a jump in tariff-free imports of food products – will result in a “lack of a level playing field” between Scottish and New Zealand farmers, according to Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon and Trade Minister Ivan McKee.