NZ plays down threat to European agri interests in FTA talks

NZ plays down threat to European agri interests in FTA talks
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand trade negotiators are trying to get their European counterparts to recognise that the nation's agricultural exports are small-fry in comparison to the regional bloc's farming sector.  The second round of free trade negotiations between New Zealand and the EU is underway in Wellington, with 31 European officials in the capital to make progress in a deal politicians say they're keen to fast-track. In a 90-minute public forum, the chief negotiators - Peter Berz for the EU and Martin Harvey...