Farmers' union boss attacks Tories for hasty Brexit

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The boss of the National Farmers Union (NFU) has criticized Tory ministers for rushing through Brexit and said the government "got it wrong" on aspects of the Britain's withdrawal from the EU.

Tom Bradshaw, who replaced Minette Batters as leader of the NFU, which represents more than 46,000 farmers and producers in England and Wales, said ministers “should have taken into account some of our warnings [about Brexit] at the time of Brexit. face value."

The Essex farmer, who took over from Ms Batters in February, said members are traditionally "big supporters" of the Tories.

But He added that "many feel let down" by post-Brexit trade deals and said the government "failed to consult and listen" to farmers when it left the EU.

A group of farmers on tractors descended on London to protest in March (AFP via Getty Images)

He said trade deals harm British farms because supermarkets can sell food produced to lower standards abroad.

And Mr Bradshaw criticized the current government's "short-term" focus, with elections general decisions expected later this year that hamper long-term decision-making.

In a statement, he said: “Historically, our members should have been strong supporters of...