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Prime Minister David Cameron: "As a one nation government we will keep on backing British farmers."
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Environment Secretary calls for more CAP simplifications for farmers from the EU Agriculture Commissioner.
Eighty leading representatives from food and farming join Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today to discuss the future of the industry.
A small number of technical amendments to the Hunting Act have been proposed.
Pork exports rocket after UK government opens up pork trade to China.
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
Bees are to benefit from £900 million for a new scheme to protect our countryside, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced today.
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.
Environment Secretary visits RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015
Elizabeth Truss has today (Monday 11 May) returned to Defra after being re-appointed as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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
UK exports of mackerel rose last year, despite an unjustified Russian food ban across Europe.
Six new Food Enterprise Zones announced today
The government is providing further support to farmers by increasing the period in which they can average out their taxable profits.
Budget announcement: More than 3,000 homes and businesses in the West Midlands will be better protected from the risk of flooding sooner
Budget announcement: More than 1,700 homes in the East Midlands to be better protected from risk of flooding sooner
Budget announcement: More than 4,000 homes and businesses in the South West to be better protected from the risk of flooding sooner
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