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  • Outdated farm labour laws abolished

    Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) to be scrapped

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

  • Owen Paterson’s speech to the Food and Drink Federation

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson spoke at a the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) President’s Reception on 12 December 2012.

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

  • Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) Chair appointment

    Owen Paterson, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the appointment of Elaine Hayes as Chair of the …

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

  • Owen Paterson’s speech at the Women’s Institute food security event

    I want to start by thanking the Women's Institute for inviting me to speak.

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

  • New market opens up for British beef exporters

    British beef and lamb could soon be back on Russian menus following a landmark agreement potentially worth £80m to the British industry over…

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

  • Greater Manchester heads way on sustainable food production

    Greater Manchester can put itself on the map as a low carbon metropolis, Environment Minister Lord de Mauley said today ahead of his visit to…

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

  • Myth Bust: Sunday Times claim that badger cull trials will be extended nationwide

    No one wants to kill badgers - we want to see healthy badgers thriving alongside healthy cattle.

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

  • Exporting dairy to China can start filling £1 billion hole in UK economy

    China is consuming significantly more Western-style milk, cheese, and yogurt, and Britain can help supply that demand.

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

  • Clearer food and drink labelling for consumers

    Shoppers will be able to make more informed decisions at the tills due to food labelling rule changes. Manufacturers will have to bring in …

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

  • UK to lead way on sustainable palm oil

    By the end of 2015 all palm oil used in central Government food and catering services will come from environmentally friendly sources, Environment…

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

  • Badger cull to proceed next year

    The National Farmers Union (NFU) have written to Environment Secretary Owen Paterson to request that the pilot badger culls in West Somerset…

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

  • Myth bust: vaccinating cattle against bovine TB

    The myth: In an article in the Mail on Sunday on 21 October, Brian May claims that the UK can already vaccinate cattle against TB if it wants…

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

  • Cattle movement controls and surveillance strengthened to tackle bovine TB

    Tighter control measures to reduce the risk of bovine TB spreading between cattle are to be introduced as part of the drive to eradicate the…

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

  • Getting rid of outdated labour restrictions will mean more jobs

    Consultation on plans to disband the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)

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

  • Ask Defra your questions about the badger cull

    Defra’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Boyd and Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens answered questions about the badger cull pilots  live on Twitter on Wednesday…

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

  • Government sets out ambition to drive growth and improve food security through agricultural technology

    A new agri-tech strategy will be developed to help UK businesses, including farmers, make best use of new technologies and techniques to meet…

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

  • Secretary of State welcomes EU Agriculture Commissioner to Scotland

    Michael Moore met with Dacian Ciolos, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, to discuss specific Scottish interests in the ongoing EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform negotiations

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

  • Only by working together will we eradicate bovine TB

    In England we already have tough measures that are helping stop the spread of bovine TB. We restrict cattle movement, regularly administer robust…

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

  • Myth bust: The Telegraph suggests people won’t be safe when walking dogs at night during any pilot badger culls.

    The public's safety is vital and anyone taking part in the cull must consider the safety of their operations at all times.

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

  • Great British food wins over the world

    Food and drink producers from across Great Britain showcased a range of products to international media in a bid to boost exports.

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