The Trade Commission has the potential to do great things but it needs to be given the time and power to do so

The Trade and Agriculture Commission could allow Britain to lead the way in raising global standards, but it needs to be given the time and power to do so, says David Herbert, a South Welsh smallholder producing eggs and poultry.

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The Trade Commission has the potential to do great things  but it needs to be given the time and power to do so

The Trade and Agriculture Commission could allow Britain to lead the way in raising global standards, but it needs to be given the time and power to do so, says David Herbert, a South Welsh smallholder...

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