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  • Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

    New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

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

  • David Muñoz y Simon Manley mano a mano en los fogones

    El chef David Muñoz, recientemente galardonado con la tercera Estrella Michelin, enseña a cocinar al embajador británico Simon Manley, su versión del roast beef con yorkshire pudding.

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

  • Warning after nearly 200 fish deaths on the Devon river

    Home owners are being reminded of the dangers of pouring cleaning fluids and other toxic chemicals down drains after a pollution incident.

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  • Farmers pilot new digital mapping service for RPA

    Following successful small-scale initial trials, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is now rolling out to 1,000 farmers and agents the chance to test a new online service which enables customers to view their land details on a …

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  • Genetic modification (GM) technologies

    Letter advising the Prime Minister on the risks and benefits of GM technologies.

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  • Mackerel and north sea fishing quotas agreement reached

    An agreement has been reached between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway - with a great result for the UK - following years of negotiations over mackerel fishing.

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

  • Farming technologies: challenges and opportunities

    Presentation by Sir Mark Walport at the National Farmers Union (NFU) annual conference.

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  • Government Chemist represented at Codex meeting in Budapest

    The Government Chemist joined UK representatives at a Codex Alimentarius meeting on methods of analysis and sampling food and feed.

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  • Apprenticeships in food and drink sector praised

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Food Minister George Eustice visited McCain Foods today.

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

  • Government announces support for fishermen affected by the storms

    The government has announced further measures to help fishermen whose livelihoods have been affected by the recent storms across the UK.

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

  • Support for fishermen affected by storms

    The EFF Storm Damage Gear Replacement Scheme is available to help fishermen who have damaged or lost gear following recent bad weather.

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  • Press briefing: morning 28 February 2014

    The Prime Minister's Deputy Spokesperson (DPMS) answered questions on the Queen, Ukraine, Northern Ireland, Harriet Harman, European reform, legal highs and badgers.

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

  • Destination Dubai for Welsh food and drink

    Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davis visits Dubai for Gulf Food with nine food and drink promoters.

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

  • New environmental scheme for farmers to prioritise biodiversity

    Improving biodiversity and water quality will be prioritised in the new environmental land management scheme as part of the Common Agricultural Policy.

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

  • Backing the business of British Farming

    George Eustice speech to the National Farmers Union Conference: 'Backing the business of British Farming', 25 February 2014

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

  • Online applications open today (20/2) for Single Payment Scheme 2014

    English farmers are being urged to put their businesses in a good position for upcoming EU support payments changes by making their Single Payment Scheme (SPS) applications online this year.

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  • UK companies increase their food and drink exports to China

    Visit to Food and Hotel China exhibition generates £1.4 million worth of estimated sales for UK companies with help from UKTI.

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

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Kew Gardens joint research to improve plant productivity

    The six-year collaboration will help implement joint research projects relevant to climate change, stress biology, high value agriculture and nutrition and conservation science.

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

  • Food crime court experts trained

    Public analysts who investigate food fraud received realistic court training at a seminar organised by the Government Chemist programme.

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  • Huddersfield retailer fined for rotten fruit and vegetables

    A Huddersfield retailer has been fined after admitting displaying rotten and incorrectly labelled fruit and vegetables for sale in his store.

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