Farming Leader Cheers as EU Delays New Deforestation Restrictions on Imports

The EU regulations would force exporters to make sure their products did not contribute to deforestation.

Small stacks of wood chips can be seen in front of a tree plantation in Albany, Western Australia, on Oct. 2, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

The Australian agriculture sector has welcomed the European Commission’s recent decision to delay the implementation of its deforestation restrictions by 12 months.

NFF (National Farmers Federation) President David Jochinke welcomed the EU’s decision, highlighting that it reflects growing international pressure and concerns, particularly from the United States.