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New legislation unlocks key technologies to improve UK food security, reduce pesticide use, and enhance climate-resilience in our crops
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Application window opens for farmers and landowners to apply for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements
Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm.
Farmers can now apply for the Basic Payment Scheme and claim for their existing Countryside Stewardship revenue and Environmental Stewardship agreements.
The UK’s Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme contributes to tackling climate change in southern Mexico.
Memorandum of Understanding Signed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) of the United Kingdom and the Ministry of Agricultural and Cooperatives (MOAC) of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has addressed the National Farmers Union conference
Food and Farming Minister Mark Spencer addressed the National Farmers Union Conference on Tuesday 21 February 2023
New Forest Pannage Ham is now registered as a Geographical Indication
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech to the NASDA Conference in Virginia
Environment Secretary to deliver a speech to Departments of Agriculture chiefs from all 50 States.
Farmers and land managers can now submit new applications for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier.
Innovative pilot provides grants, guidance and advice to reduce the impacts of tree pests and diseases and build the resilience of England’s trees, woodlands and forests
Government speeds up Sustainable Farming Incentive roll-out with new sets of paid actions to support food production and environmentally responsible farming.
Payments help farmers deliver food security through sustainable food production alongside environmental actions to enhance and support nature
David Rillie received a suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay costs of almost £74,000, for illegally grazing cattle on a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Farming Minister Mark Spencer delivers a speech at the 2023 Oxford Farming Conference
Farmers urged to step up and take advantage of benefits of increased payments under new, fairer farming system
45,000 visas for seasonal workers to be available for horticulture businesses next year
Selvarani Elahi MBE, deputy Government Chemist, formed part of the team tasked with the review of the activity of the National Food Crime Unit in 2022
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