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This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers: Duncan Pickard, Balmullo, Scotland, discusses the risks of illegal meat imports and the lessons from past foot-and-mouth outbreaks, questioning whether the UK is now better prepared to respond

New data shows a growing number of vehicles fail to comply despite being flagged by port systems

This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers: Liz Staley, Cumbria, calls for stronger post-Brexit food controls and greater support for farmers and small businesses to rebuild the UK economy and empower the next generation

Trade sectors have warned that post-Brexit meat inspections on UK exports have become 'unsustainable'

Over the last 10 years, 10 different figures have taken on the role of Defra Secretary. With the longest standing secretary lasting just over two-and-a-half years, and the shortest lasting 49 days, we take a look back at what they did – or did not do – for farming

Retailer says sales of steak offers customers value and support during 'supply fluctuations'

Winchester MP Danny Chambers writes on food security, rising production costs, climate change, trade deals which work against farmers, and why agriculture underpins everyday life

South Devon MP Caroline Voaden writes on the Government's failure to sign a new veterinary agreement with the EU, how Brexit has made life more harder for agri-food businesses, and why rejoining the customs union would be beneficial for farmers

The Government says the deal will save businesses ‘time and money by cutting red tape’

Multi-million-pound sector should be given same respect as Scotch whisky and Cheddar cheese in trade talks, says AIMS