The UK Government has rejected an amendment backed by the House of Lords on post-Brexit food standards. MPs backed a compromise, but campaigners say it is too weak.
The agriculture bill must be amended to strengthen its environmental aims, farmers and campaigners from the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) said this week.
Pesticides remain the 'elephant in the room' for Michael Gove, the environment secretary, and DEFRA. But until the issue is properly addressed the environmental crisis and fears for human health will only continue, argues GEORGINA DOWNS