For Nottinghamshire farmers, the proposed UK-EU SPS agreement is one of the most important policy developments to watch over the coming months.
While it has the potential to reduce red tape and improve access to European markets, it also raises serious questions about future regulation on farm.
Alignment with EU rules could affect areas such as plant protection products, animal health, veterinary medicines, organics and food standards - all of which matter directly to arable, livestock, dairy, poultry and mixed farming businesses across the county.
The NFU has been clear that any agreement must deliver practical benefits for farm businesses, not simply shift complexity from the border back onto farms.
Members need certainty, proportionate transition periods and clear guidance well before any changes take effect. For those who trade with Europe, reduced paperwork and fewer checks could be welcome. But for all producers, including those focused on the domestic market, it is vital that future rules are workable, science-based and do not undermine the competitiveness of British farming.