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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • UK wins food fight

    Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth bust: Marketing campaign on Horse Identification rules

    This was to improve disease control and help prevent the export of contaminated meat.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK welcomes Indonesia’s lead in protecting forests

    The UK Government is helping developing countries to prevent the loss of forests.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Rhino Day message from Environment Minister Richard Benyon

    Governments and conservation groups need to work more closely together to help combat the illegal trade in rhino horn, Environment Minister Richard Benyon said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New veterinary residues committee appointments

    Three new members have been appointed to the independent Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain and Poland call for radical CAP reform

    The two countries share ambitious plans for reform, centred on a more competitive agriculture sector and better incentives to improve the environment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Defra Minister announced

    Lord Taylor of Holbeach has been appointed as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra approves GM wheat trial

    Defra has granted consent  to Rothamsted Research to conduct a research trial on GM wheat in 2012 and 2013. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Expiry date for confusing date labels

    The updated guidance will ensure the right date marks are used on food labels making it easier for shoppers to know food is safe to eat.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Suffolk and Rutland get the go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out

    Plans to roll-out superfast broadband across Suffolk and Rutland have been given the go-ahead.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New power to local people over National Parks

    Government meets pledge to improve local accountability of National Parks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth bust: The Daily Telegraph on plans to introduce ‘slop buckets’

    We won't force councils or households to adopt specific types of collections if it isn't what householders want.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government confirms commitment to create new charity to protect Britain’s waterways

    Government response to a consultation on proposals to move British Waterways from a public corporation to a new charity has been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young people wanted to join Shropshire’s food industry

    Young people in the West Midlands are missing out if they don't think about a career in the food sector, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dairy industry skills given funding boost

    £176,000 will be invested in the dairy industry's first Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dogger Bank to get special marine protection

    The Dogger Bank is in the middle of the North Sea and crosses the offshore waters of the UK, the Netherlands and Germany.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Environment regulations under the red tape spotlight

    It will focus on 287 environmental regulations that apply to businesses, covering issues such as waste, emissions and wildlife protection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New video to help farmers reduce TB risks

    Farmers will be able to access advice on reducing the risks of cattle contracting TB from wildlife through a new online video, released today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointments to the Natural England board

    William Cockbain and Professor David Macdonald have been appointed to the Board of Natural England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government