These three areas are -
clauses 22- 24 on producer organisations: Debate surrounds whether the purpose of this clause is the promotion of an effective agricultural market (which is devolved) or the regulation of anti-competitive practices (which is reserved).
clause 25 on fair dealing obligations: Debate is around whether the clause is directed at unfair contractual terms, which is a devolved matter, or anti-competitive agreements and practices which is reserved.
clause 26 on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreement on agriculture: Debate has arisen as to whether the purpose of the WTO clause is to regulate international trade (which is reserved) or to implement and observe international obligations (which is devolved).
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