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Red Tractor was created 20 years ago but has come under mounting scrutiny in recent months, with an increasing number of industry voices asking if the scheme is still relevant for farmers and consumers. Abi Kay reports.

Food and farming standards have been a battleground for unions and politicians for decades, with the emergence of Brexit and Britain’s future place in the world only intensifying the debate.

Olivia Holt, 25, from Thorton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, works on two dairy farms as well as at home on her father’s suckler beef farm.

The food standards debate has shown this Government must be closely watched if we are to protect our farming industry, says Leicestershire arable and beef farmer Joe Stanley.

MPs have once again said no to enshrining environment, animal welfare and food standards into law in the Agriculture Bill.

A lack of technical and financial clarity about agri-environment schemes has proved a ‘roadblock’ for farmer and landowner up-take, a new report has highlighted.

A ‘battle’ between Welsh Government and Treasury is underway to secure full funding for the country’s farmers.

Channel Four has begun its search for the next batch of Britain’s best home bakers, with show producers keen for members of the farming community to get involved.

UK traders are starting to look at new crop plantings and potential crop sizes

Victoria Prentis MP was looking to focus on the future of farming policy and put the agriculture bill ‘to bed’