Mark Tufnell: Farming has to be at the forefront of Britain’s fight against climate change

The Government must ensure that domestic regulation and international trade agreements help the sector go green.

John Redwood: We’re free of EU membership and can motor to our own destiny. But still drive nervously in L-plates. Why?

There should be a growth target to complement the inflation target – to drive government departments to take actions that will promote more UK activity and jobs.

Ryan Bourne: Cut immigration to raise wages? If only it were all so simple.

Pay is a business cost and, in reaction, profit-seeking firms will raise prices, cut worker benefits, slash services, or leave the sector if profits are squeezed.

Eamonn Ives: Markets, price signals, and supply-side reforms can hasten decarbonisation. Ministers take note.

Extending carbon pricing would serve as a constant pressure on emissions. But it won’t be enough on its own.

Neil Hudson: To level up rural areas, we must rewild them

While we know it delivers good outcomes for biodiversity, the benefits for farmers, communities and the local economy have been less well-documented.

Rob Mutimer: Ministers must back British farmers over trade with China

If nothing is done, we fear the pig industry is heading towards collapse, which would affect tens of thousands of jobs.

Bim Afolami: Five books to read over the summer recess

Reading and reflection really helps me get a perspective on what is going on, whether in my own constituency or in the country more broadly.

Josh Cameron: British farmers should bet on themselves and welcome a free-trade revolution

New Zealand shows how a very similar agricultural sector not only survived, but thrived, after shaking off protection and subsidy.

Alexander Downer: A trade deal with Australia is just the first step. It could open the door for Britain to the Asia-Pacific trading club

If Britain cannot do a trade deal with a country with which it shares a common language, history, and standards, then who can it do a deal with?

Mario Laghos: Covid reminds us of the dangers of depending on others. We would be mad to do so again – with food.

The proposed Australian trade deal risks bankrupting our farmers. The competition is unfair, their standards lower – and our consumer gain minimal.

Andrea Jenkyns: Global Britain can lead the way on farm animal welfare standards

We must use our new freedoms to tackle agricultural practices which conflict with the values of the British people.

Catherine McBride: Truss must free our farmers and consumers from the EU’s shackles

If we allow Britain to get locked into Brussels’ agricultural orbit, it will cost us both export opportunities and higher prices in the supermarket.

Adrian Mason: Brexit offers Welsh farmers great opportunity

The only caveat is the attitude of the Welsh Labour Government, hell-bent on replacing the EU’s onerous regulations with their own.

What matters to me, as a vegetarian, is less detail than vision – one of a long journey towards a better future.

The Government’s new measures for foie gras and pig farmers are a great step for animal rights.

Shanker Singham: Breaking the Gordian knot of agricultural trade negotiations. How the TAC has risen to the challenge.

The commission has come up with an an innovative proposal for import policy.