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The government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the recent outbreaks in Europe
Leading figures across the food system have today joined the Government to advise on its food strategy
UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million
More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever
Import ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease.
Rural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding.
The government is increasing payment rates for those in existing Higher Level Stewardship and confirming the ELM standalone Capital Grants offer worth £45m in 2025/26 will re-open in the summer.
The Grain Verification Scheme will help track stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories.
Exports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibited
Minister Zeichner's opening statement on Food and Mouth Disease
UK secures special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan.
The UK fishing industry will have access to 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities following the conclusion of annual fishing negotiations with the EU.
Major UK pork producers can resume exports to China as the government secures the end Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork exports
The UK has reached an agreement with the EU and Norway on fishing opportunities in the North Sea and surrounding waters for 2025.
Over £57 million paid out in last two weeks to farmers affected by 23/24 flooding
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
Hemp to be made easier for farmers to grow as licence burdens reformed.
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, has committed to appoint England's first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector.
The government has appointed Phil Stocker as Independent Chair of the newly formed Dartmoor Land Use Management Group
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