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It follows the launch of a free-range egg producer group

Commissioners leading the Farm Assurance Review have extended the deadline for responses to the farmer survey to September 7

Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi, said: "We have been able to hit our 100% cage-free target more than a year early."

Red Tractor interim chair Alistair Mackintosh said his focus was on improving farmers trust in Red Tractor, through 'greater transparency and increasing audit efficiency.'

The German retailer said the funding was part of its commitment to 'champion' British quality beef and enhance the range of beef to customers

With a focus on people and quality the key to success for Booths, chair Edwin Booth spoke about the past, present and future of the retailer

Government urged to rethink import policy to avoid food shortages

Dr David Llewellyn, the review's lead commissioner said: "We are seeking further views to inform the review, and this is the opportunity for the supply chain to tell us their experiences of farm assurance. This is so that we hear directly from the food industry community on this important topic"

Red Tractor interim chair, Alistair Mackintosh provoked frustration from farmers and auctioneers after comments he was achieving better prices due to Red Tractor assurance than he would have done at the auction mart

But it is not all doom and gloom as report reveals increase in herd size, improved animal health and milk yields