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New measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during housing orders, saving farmers from costly labelling
UK fishermen to benefit from continued access to Norwegian North Sea waters to fish for stocks such as cod, haddock and hake.
Fisheries Management Plans will help deliver a thriving fishing industry and healthy marine environment following extensive engagement with fishing industry
The Smaller Abattoir Fund opens with £4 million available to support smaller red meat and poultry abattoirs across England.
An independent review on the management of protected sites on Dartmoor has been published today
UK fishing fleet to have access to 750,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in 2024 and total value of fishing opportunities increases from £900 million in 2023
New permitting regimes for a recreational catch and release fisheries in UK waters expected to be in place by summer.
A further £74 million will help farmers invest in slurry infrastructure to tackle water pollution, improve air quality and make better use of organic nutrients.
The UK’s agri-food attachés were welcomed to 10 Downing Street this morning, marking the start of a week meeting ministers and the nation’s food producers
This Call for Evidence will explore concerns about poor practice in the tenant farming sector and examine the role of industry and government in addressing them.
British cooked poultry meat will soon reach Japanese tables thanks to a new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, meat processers and exporters.
Defra has committed to working with industry to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products
British farmers and growers will continue to have access to important pesticides to support resilient and profitable food production and cut input costs.
Farming groups and landowners encouraged to bid for share of £2.5 million Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund
The first farmers to sign up for the new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have this week received their first payment.
Government announces a further £3.9 million to be awarded to UK Seafood Fund projects across the UK.
Following a public consultation, the government has set out reforms for the wine sector which will begin in 2024.
Innovative projects will receive funding to develop technologies to predict strawberry yield, increase vineyard productivity and optimise harvesting schedules.
Government backs calls to help customers buy British when they shop online.
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