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Updated guidance on EU greening rules has been published
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Scottish farmers will receive a one-off support payment to help with their cash-flow problems
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss speaks at Norfolk's Local Flavours show
4 in 5 people think we should support our local food producers
The Victorian legacy left us a host of uniquely British ingredients, and many of them have been awarded protected food name status.
Speech delivered at the House of Commons
Work continues on a new industry-wide 25-year plan to grow more, buy more and sell more British food.
Ahead of an extraordinary Agriculture Council, Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss sets out initiatives to support farmers
The Environment Secretary calls for more CAP simplifications for farmers from the EU Agriculture Commissioner.
Consultation on the extension of the averaging period for farmers’ profits to 5 years.
Government-backed Food Enterprise Zones (FEZ) will create more than 10,000 new jobs, support tourism and inject investment into rural communities across the country
Elizabeth Truss sets out her vision for the role of open data in the future of food, farming and the natural environment
Defra's data reserves will be released to create opportunities for people in the UK making their living from food, farming and the environment.
Three pioneering UK government funded research projects could mean British berry lovers get their favourite fruits all year round.
Gin-lovers worldwide will toast World Gin Day as British gin and tonic exports reach a record £390 million.
Farming Minister praises innovative technology across the farming industry
British wool exports, including those from Cumbrian Texel, Swaledale and Herdwick breeds, are booming.
Government-backed Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) will bring jobs, tourism and investment to Cornwall’s first dedicated food village.
Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop joins the pasty and the pork pie as it gains Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Six new Food Enterprise Zones announced today
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