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Since its implementation in 2021, the ATQ has permitted 260,000 tonnes of raw cane sugar each year to enter the UK tariff free, regardless of origin

While it was ‘unlikely' this winter would be as wet as that of 2023, the threat remained in counties such as Lincolnshire

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Mr Bradshaw said October 30 would be the ‘moment of truth', when farmers will see ‘whether this Government backs British farming or not'

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the NFU response to the UK farm assurance review covers ‘some of the benefits' that assurance schemes offer, it also explains the ‘inescapable issues' that must be addressed

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

The session starts at 7pm on October 4

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

As the G7 Agriculture Ministers’ meetings took place in Sicily, the presidents of G7 farmer organisations met to highlight the role farmers play in resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems