It has been hailed as a once-in-a-generation chance for change, yet many taxpayers will be unaware of the government’s current consultation on agricultural reform. “Oh that,” sighs a nation. “Boring stuff about farm payments after Brexit and such…”

The consultation ends on 8 May. If Environment Secretary Michael Gove wants to engage everyone, he needs to add a little fear factor because when we leave the EU we may face a serious shortage of affordable food.