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The Farming, Food and Drink Exports Action Plan sets out how we could work together with industry to open up key markets.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK is set to be amongst the best prepared nations for the implications of climate change following publication of a groundbreaking study into the threats the country faces.
First stretch of the England Coastal Path at Weymouth Bay approved.
The industry had to write off approximately £328 million of household debt in 2010-11 which leads to higher bills for those that do pay.
Two areas in West Gloucestershire and West Somerset have been selected as the most suitable to pilot controlled shooting of badgers.
Hefty fines that punish people for putting rubbish in the wrong bin will be consigned to the scrap heap under plans set out by Defra today.
The Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy are not working and radical reform is required to ensure that farmers and fishermen can continue to be successful.
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme. Mr Paice said…
Two vacancies in the New Forest, North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales NPAs and one vacancy in the Peak District and South Downs NPAs and the Broads Authority.
Scheme encouraging children to walk, scoot or cycle to school as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy was launched today.
Four new members of the Veterinary Products Committee appointed.
I spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference for the first time last year when I shared with you the new Coalition Government's priority to support British food and farming.
The Networks bring together people from rural communities, rural businesses and the food and farming industries.
Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference.
This new fund cements the UK's commitment to leading the way in international conservation.
A £15 million pilot project to support rural businesses and grow the rural economy is now open for applications, Environment Minister Benyon announced today.
Farmers and rural communities across England are set to benefit from nearly £100,000 to reduce the risk of flooding, maintain farmland and create…
The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.
Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice.
The UK Government has today secured a victory for the fishing industry by stopping a massive cut in the number of days that fishermen are allowed to spend at sea.
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