Opinions are split amongst representatives from the UK agricultural and food industries and the Trade and Agricultural Committee (TAC) on whether the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia will have a positive impact on the industries as a whole.

Defra announced the lifting of a mandatory housing order that will see 27 million organic and free range hens permitted outside again from 2nd May.

Kellogg’s is reportedly taking the government to court over new HFSS regulation that would restrict the promotion of some cereals in food stores.

Grocery prices were 5.9% higher in April than a year ago, the biggest increase since December 2011, according to research company Kantar.

Morrisons and Asda have cut prices as supermarkets face a fierce battle for customers with households hit by the soaring cost of living.