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Sterling continues its Brexit-inspired rollercoaster ride, with a further drop in value early this week, as talks between the UK and EU became increasingly fraught.

The new trade deal agreed with Japan has been hailed as ‘potentially a great boost’ for UK food and farming products.

Potato seed and ware exports from the UK could be interrupted in a Brexit no deal scenario and there are signs that seed potato growers are looking to export potatoes before the transition period ends on December 31.

Beef and lamb prices have remained strong, resulting in some cautious optimism for producers, although in such a volatile market it would be foolish to rule out the prospect of clouds on the horizon.

Several major foodservice and hospitality brands have vowed not to import US meat unless it is produced to the UK’s standards, a new Footprint investigation has found.

The NFU has hit back at Defra Secretary George Eustice’s claim that a no-deal Brexit will be a ‘good outcome’ for the UK.

Backing British farming is a verb – not a day for passive praise or casual thanks. MPs must prove they back British farmers all year round, says Labour’s Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard.

Defra is planning to introduce a new ‘stepping stone’ scheme to bridge the gap between BPS and ELMs, but it should not weaken the resolve to introduce a long-term policy, or delay the timetable, says Vicki Hird, head of sustainable farming at Sustain.

NFU PRESIDENT Minette Batters refused to take a seat on the Trade and Agriculture Commission because she did not want to be bound by the confidentiality agreement all members had to sign, Farmers Guardian has learned.

Ease and accessibility of online timed sheepdog sales have seen dog prices soar in recent weeks, as auction marts embrace digital technology in response to Covid-19 restrictions.