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A new agreement has been signed between AHDB and Defra setting out how AHDB could develop a new multi-species livestock traceability service for England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Deadline for Countryside Stewardship application packs to be received by Natural England has been extended by one month.
Farmers and land managers with a 2017 Countryside Stewardship agreement will receive a Bridging Payment for 75% of the current estimated value of their claim
Defra announces new funding for farmers across England to tackle the highly contagious disease Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme has seen popular take-up by farmers after the first funding round
Measures proposed to improve transparency across the food chain and ensure farmers are paid fairly.
More than 44,000 responses have been received on the government’s proposals for the future for food, farming and the environment once we leave the EU.
The payment claim deadline for Countryside Stewardship customers is being extended to 15 June 2018
More than 35,000 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 applications have been submitted since the application window for the scheme opened on 13 March.
Further restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides have been approved following a vote in the European Commission.
Demand for British chocolate is on the increase around the globe as UK chocolatiers export more treats.
Former deputy Chair and acting Chair Brian Young will now permanently take up the role.
Winners of the Food Innovation Network Awards announced
British lamb will soon be back on the menu in Saudi Arabia as part of a revitalised market agreement worth an estimated £25 million over the next five years.
The government has announced a review of its 25 year Bovine TB strategy.
Government announces a range of measures including compulsory milk contracts and £10m collaboration fund to provide greater security for farmers.
Agreements are offered to 37 farming groups new to the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund.
UK Government Minister pledges to support farmers and food and drinks businesses in Mid Wales visit
Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2017
New Countryside Stewardship Offers introduced to help more farmers and land managers protect wildlife and enhance the environment
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