NFU president Minette Batters has told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the free trade deal signed between the UK and New Zealand "looks extremely unfair" for British farming. International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan successfully brokered the deal with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's administration to drop tariffs on goods. Boris Johnson's Government also hope the agreement with help unlock Britain's entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade bloc.

       Ms Batters told Radio 4's Today Programme: "What is in it for my members? What is in it for farmers? This is the question that needs to be answered.

       "We keep on being told, think positively, it's good.

       "The New Zealanders have a fantastic international trade platform, well invested well supported by the New Zealand government as does Australia.

       "George Brandis the High Commissioner is based here, we do not have the equivalent or anywhere near it and that is what is pressing.

       "We've been must have a fair trading relationship."

       "The British government has to look out though, not just for farmers but for business as a whole and Federation of Small businesses as welcomed this," said host Martha Kearney.

       Ms Batter continued: "It certainly does but you know, my job is to represent the farmers of this country, and make sure that you know the government sticks to its commitment.

       "[The Government] has said publicly several times, it will not undermine our farmers in future trade deals.

       She added: "I cannot see what is in it for our farmers so they need to articulate that quickly, and make sure that trade is fair, it looks extremely unfair from what I can see at the moment."

       "I'm very comfortable it's complimentary - because of the seasons… consumers will have more choice," she added.