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  • Farming sector: earned recognition and responsibility

    Why the government is committed to 'earned recognition' as a principle that should be applied more widely than just farm regulation.

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

  • Appointments to the Seafish board

    The four UK Fisheries Ministers have appointed a new Board to the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). 

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

  • £15 million to transform food manufacturing and boost UK economy

    Grants are on offer to invest in projects that will increase the efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness of food processing and manufacturing.

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

  • Days are numbered for criminals illegally trading rhino horn

    The temporary suspension of trade in 'artistic items' will mean nearly all future applications for the export of rhino horn will be refused.

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

  • Myth bust: Observer and BBC report claims on badger culling

    Culling will only take place in the localised areas where it will make a difference.

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

  • Myths busted: Schmallenberg virus

    All the evidence currently suggests that the disease was brought into the UK from infected midges blown across the Channel. 

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

  • Freeing up farming to reach its full potential

    The farming industry is the first to benefit from the Government's pledge to slash red tape.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the National Farmers Union conference

    Secretary of State’s speech to the National Farmers Union conference.

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

  • UK Minister champions British food in Middle East

    The visit was part of a UK Government-backed drive launched last month to boost exports of British food and drink.

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

  • RPA launches five-year improvement plan

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the launch of the Rural Payments Agency’s five-year improvement plan:

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

  • Introduction to the Animal Health and Welfare Board of England

    How the AHWBE can help build trust between government and animal keepers and farmers and form a working partnership at all levels.

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

  • Final two members appointed to Animal Health and Welfare Board for England

    The final two members of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) were appointed today.

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

  • British food exports will be engine for growth

    The Farming, Food and Drink Exports Action Plan sets out how we could work together with industry to open up key markets.

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

  • Pilot areas confirmed

    Two areas in West Gloucestershire and West Somerset have been selected as the most suitable to pilot controlled shooting of badgers.

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

  • Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry

    The Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy are not working and radical reform is required to ensure that farmers and fishermen can continue to be successful.

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

  • Update on Single Payment Scheme

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme. Mr Paice said…

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the Oxford Farming Conference

    I spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference for the first time last year when I shared with you the new Coalition Government's priority to support British food and farming.

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

  • Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference.

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

  • RPA sets “best ever” payments record

    The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.

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

  • New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

    Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice.

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