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  • Dairy industry skills given funding boost

    £176,000 will be invested in the dairy industry's first Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

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

  • New video to help farmers reduce TB risks

    Farmers will be able to access advice on reducing the risks of cattle contracting TB from wildlife through a new online video, released today.

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

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • UK secures international agreement to combat illegal rhino trade

    Three out of the five species of rhinoceros are critically endangered.

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

  • Animal health and welfare board: chair appointed

    Michael Seals has been appointed as the Chair of the new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE).

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

  • Next steps to tackle bovine TB in England

    Measures to tackle the devastating effect of bovine tuberculosis in England were announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.

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

  • New rules mean it will be easier and cheaper to travel abroad with pets

    It will become cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets when new rules are introduced at the start of next year.

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

  • Scales that tell tales

    The lifestory of Atlantic salmon is kept as a permanent record in their scales and could help efforts to protect future fish stocks, Defra-…

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

  • 50,000 new opportunities in the food industry

    The apprenticeships are part of an industry drive to get more young people into skilled food jobs.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Agriculture Investment Summit

    Can the agriculture sector in the UK and Western Europe remain viable in a changing global environment?

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

  • Support for UK salad growers affected by e.coli scare

    Scheme guidance and all forms are available on the RPA website.

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

  • Let them eat hake, Government takes lead in buying sustainable fish

    The standards for all food procured by Government departments and their agencies will come into force for all new catering contracts from September 2011.

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

  • UK Ministers meet EU Commissioner on sheep movement penalties

    A series of ongoing talks in which the UK has raised concerns over the difficulties for British farmers around the new EID system.

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

  • Research into country of origin labelling announced

    The survey looked at labels on over 500 meat and dairy products purchased from the major retailers and a number of independent shops.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech to the British Meat Processors Association Conference

    Jim Paice’s speech to the British Meat Processors Association Conference.

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

  • Kids encouraged to veg out in school

    Encouraging more schools to grow fruit and vegetables.

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

  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    We have consistently said that we have yet to make a decision after the consultation on badger control.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Re:fresh Conference

    Jim Paice’s speech at the Re:fresh Conference.

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

  • Farming red tape to be unravelled

    Work will begin immediately to cut red tape in farming, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.

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

  • Milk from cows testing positive for tuberculosis (TB)

    Defra will examine the report's many recommendations and publish an initial response in the autumn and a full response in the New Year.

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