Australian Farmers Reject Proposed EU Trade Deal Over Fears of Naming Restrictions and Unrealistic Requirements
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Australian farmers calling on government to abandon proposed EU trade deal, saying it would hurt farm sector.
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Farmers fear deal would impose tough trading restrictions like naming rights and unrealistic farming requirements.
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Deal seen as bad for all agricultural sectors; farmers say it would not be commercially meaningful.
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National Farmers Federation president says deal would send some commodities "backwards".
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Trade Minister says he won't sign a bad deal for Australia; wants practical benefits for businesses.