The recent public concern over salmonella in eggs, and listeria in soft cheeses, has prompted suggestions that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is in need of a shake up.
Ian Breach looks at the history of the ministry and with the aid of its friends and critics alike, speculates on its future.
Plus at 12.55pm the weather for the countryside with IAN MCCASKILL
Producer MIKE DERBY
Editor MICHAEL FITZGERALD BBC Pebble Mill
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