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The pig market continues its run of stability, with sales underpinned by domestic demand, relatively tight supply and export demand.

Like all markets around the UK, here at Leek we have had to adapt to the new regulations as a result of Covid 19 to continue trading.

The independence of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission has been questioned as Farmers Guardian revealed its press operation will be carried out by officials at the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Scottish and UK Ministers have locked horns in a bitter battle over the future protection of food standards.

Celebrity farmer and food campaigner Jimmy Doherty has told Farmers Guardian’s Over the Farm Gate podcast that Covid-19 has helped bring a new appreciation of farmers.

Industry leaders have reacted angrily to comments from the new Trade and Agriculture Commission chairman, who called for an end to the ‘alarmism’ around chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef on his first day in post.

Since I wrote my last article back in April things have changed considerably.

The Government has announced who will sit on the Trade and Agriculture Commission, with all farming unions across the UK represented.

As the Agriculture Bill passes through the House of Lords, peers will be seeking to make changes to strengthen it in several areas, says Baroness McIntosh.

As an Irish farmer, it is disappointing to see my UK counterparts are unwilling to get out on the streets to protest to protect food production standards, says County Meath beef farmer Eamon Cassells.