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From Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
  • Peter Kendall reappointed AHDB Chair

    Sir Peter Kendall will remain Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board following his reappointment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Latest phase of discard ban takes effect

    As of 1 January, the next phase of the discard ban starts with fishermen now having to land cod and pollack.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sustainable fishing nets quota increases on key species

    Today the UK government achieved agreements supporting UK fishermen and sustainable fishing at the annual EU talks on fishing quotas.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship 2017 update

    The latest round of Countryside Stewardship funding will include grants for woodland creation and reduction of flood risk.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Further measures to eradicate bovine TB

    Farming Minister George Eustice announces new measures to tackle devastating disease

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Less red tape for farmers as new animal movement rules go live

    Farming Minister George Eustice announces simpler rules for livestock keepers to register land they use for animals.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lamb exports to America closer

    Progress made on mission to export British lamb to the US

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £16 million for new technologies to improve global food production and security

    Twenty-four innovative agri-tech projects have been awarded a share of £16 million funding through the latest round of the Agri-Tech Catalyst.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New animal movement rules to cut red tape and boost resilience

    Simpler rules on livestock movements to be introduced in England from July, Farming Minister George Eustice announced today (26 April 2016).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Compulsory dog microchipping comes into effect

    From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Farming Recovery Fund extended to Greater Manchester

    Flood affected farmers in Greater Manchester can now apply for the Farm Recovery Fund

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Fish free to roam our rivers could boost biodiversity

    Rivers across England could benefit from new Government plans to help address declining freshwater fish stocks so native species can thrive

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New cattle measures to help deliver TB freedom in England

    Further measures to protect England from bovine TB are being introduced as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy which is on track to deliver TB-free status for over half of the country by 2019.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • One month left to chip your dog

    From 6 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Norfolk farmers blazing a trail in farming innovation

    Farming Minister George Eustice praises the innovation of the Norfolk farming industry

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Call for Farming Recovery Fund applications

    Flood affected farmers are urged to submit applications as soon as possible before the 1 April deadline.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship grants soon to open for applications

    The hedgerows and boundaries grant and woodland creation grant under the Countryside Stewardship scheme open for applications this month.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 'Blue Belt' extended to protect 8,000 square miles of UK waters

    Twenty-three new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) will bring the total to 50 and cover more than a fifth of English waters.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK fishermen see next phase of the discard ban take effect

    New rules from 1 January mean fishermen targeting certain demersal species such as haddock, sole and plaice must land all their catch.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Tougher dog breeding licence controls to protect puppies

    Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government