4.2 DIT is committed to using monitoring and evaluation (M&E) findings to ensure that the benefits for businesses, workers and consumers are maximised, and that lessons are learnt which inform the design of the department’s future trade policies. DIT will do this while working closely with DEFRA and other government departments. 4.3 DIT has committed to publishing a biennial FTA monitoring report, which will provide the Department’s analytical evidence base to inform and engage Parliament, the public and other interested stakeholders, including in the agriculture sector. 4.4 DIT will also work with DEFRA to support agricultural, and food and drink exports. DIT are working collaboratively with DEFRA to establish and launch the Food and Drink Export Council and are supporting DEFRA to establish and recruit a new cohort of agri-food attaches in key markets.