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  • UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China

    An increasing number of British favourites are becoming supermarket staples and delighting Chinese consumers.

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

  • Jim Paice in China: diary of a trade mission

    Food and Farming Minister, Jim Paice, sends a daily update from his trade mission to China.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at NFU Scotland on CAP “greening”

    Caroline Spelman’s speech at NFU Scotland on CAP “greening”.

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

  • £15 million to transform food manufacturing and boost UK economy

    Grants are on offer to invest in projects that will increase the efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness of food processing and manufacturing.

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

  • Freeing up farming to reach its full potential

    The farming industry is the first to benefit from the Government's pledge to slash red tape.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the National Farmers Union conference

    Secretary of State’s speech to the National Farmers Union conference.

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

  • UK Minister champions British food in Middle East

    The visit was part of a UK Government-backed drive launched last month to boost exports of British food and drink.

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

  • British food exports will be engine for growth

    The Farming, Food and Drink Exports Action Plan sets out how we could work together with industry to open up key markets.

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

  • Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry

    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.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the Oxford Farming Conference

    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.

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

  • Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference.

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

  • RPA sets “best ever” payments record

    The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.

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

  • New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

    Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice.

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

  • Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

    Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work.

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

  • Pick of the crop could earn fewer farm inspections

    The government hopes to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers, whilst still achieving high standards on the environment, health and animal welfare.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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