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Businesses should come to the UK if they want to research and develop GM technologies, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Public Health England and West Devon Borough Council are urging consumers in Devon who received milk and cream products from Dunn’s Dairy, Beacon View Farm (Drewsteignton, Devon) to not consume and dispose of them.
Defra has given approval for Rothamsted Research to extend a trial of GM wheat this autumn.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on G8, gagging orders, GM foods, sexual exploitation, knighthoods and economic pact.
Professor Chris Elliott will lead an independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horsemeat fraud.
The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants - your views are welcomed.
The first ever UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit and Exhibition is taking place today (29 May 2013) at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
Speech made by Owen Paterson on strengthening the relationship between the UK and Ireland.
Scotland Office Minister meets farmers to discuss the dairy industry Code of Practice
Information note on Bovine TB.
Speech by Owen Paterson on opportunities for the food and drink sector.
Newsletter for farmers and land managers in the Midlands.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) blogs provide a platform for officials and Ministers to engage in a direct and informal dialogue with public audiences about international affairs and the work of the FCO.
Summit called to help banks and farmers understand and respond to future business risks and opportunities to grow the rural economy.
David Piccaver and Will Lifford have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
The substantial programme will work with more than 100,000 maize, vegetable and poultry farmers throughout Tanzania to strengthen markets and to improve farming practices.
TB risk information about cattle will be shared at the point of sale so farmers will know the animal’s TB testing history.
Opening comments.by Michael Seals
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson is visiting New Zealand to look at TB control.
Leading experts on bovine TB will host Twitter Q&A sessions.
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