Brexit: and Defra 'working on contingencies'

The National Audit Office has not been impressed by Defra:
Defra's readiness for no-deal Brexit pilloried by Whitehall auditors | Politics | The Guardian
Defra facing huge challenge in implementing Brexit | Farm Business

The farming consultancy Anderson's has a regular column on Brexit:
The Andersons Centre - Advising farm businesses for over 40 years

Here is its latest via the Farming Futures website - and it looks at the efforts of Defra in perhaps a more positive light:

Anderson’s AgriBrief – September 2018 - Defra’s Brexit Preparations

The National Audit Office (NAO) reports that Defra has been making good progress in its preparations for leaving the EU. However, enormous challenges remain and it believes that it is no longer possible for Defra to deliver everything it originally intended for in a ‘No-Deal’ exit. That said, Defra is working on contingencies to have what it believes are sufficient arrangements should a No-Deal scenario arise

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