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The lead commissioner for the farm assurance review Dr David Llewellyn confirmed there had been 1,800 responses so far, adding he was confident they would have enough evidence by the end of August

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

This week's letter from Red Tractor's Interim Chair Alistair Mackintosh

This week's letters from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers

The independent review of the UK farm assurance is expected to publish its findings at the end of this year

From what we know about the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed to our exclusive interview with Red Tractor interim chair Alistair Mackintosh - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Cumbrian farmer Alistair Mackintosh has taken over the role of Red Tractor chair from Christine Tacon, who stepped down to 'avoid perceived conflicts' following her appointment to the Co-op board

After stepping down from her role as chair as Red Tractor, as the new interim chair Alistair Mackintosh begins his role, Christine Tacon reflects on her time at the top - the highs and the lows

Mr Mackintosh will start in post on July 1 2024 replacing Christine Tacon as Red Tractor chair

Commissioners include Dr Llewellyn, the former vice-chancellor of Harper Adams University, James Withers, ex chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, Mark Suthern, the chair of Trustees of the Farming Community Network, and a fourth Commissioner whose appointment is in progress