Farmers are being trumpeted as one of the big winners from a ratified Trans Pacific Partnership.

The deal was de-railed last year, when Canada walked away from negotiations at the APEC Summit in Vietnam.

But following talks in Tokyo, all 11 members are expected to sign-off on a revised deal in March.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar.

Farmers are being trumpeted as one of the big winners from a ratified Trans Pacific Partnership.
The deal was de-railed last year, when Canada walked away from negotiations at the APEC Summit in Vietnam.
But following talks in Tokyo, all 11 members are expected to sign-off on a revised deal in March.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar.

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