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  • UK country report on farm animal genetic resources 2012

    This report includes the first full inventory of UK breeds of farm animals for a decade.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jam and similar products (England) regulations 2013

    The Jam and Similar Products (England) Regulations 2013 will incorporate four main changes.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming regulation task force implementation group: ‘one year on’ assessment

    'One Year On' assessment of progress made towards meeting commitments made in response to the report of the Farming Regulation Task Force.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming Regulation: Paperwork plan: July 2012

    This document sets out progress made since December 2011 on the Government’s plan for reducing the burden of paperwork on farmers and food processors.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming regulation task force implementation update: December 2012

    Update on progress towards meeting the commitments made by Defra in response to the Farming Regulation Task Force recommendations.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The future of the Agricultural Wages Board for England and Wales, Agricultural Wages Committees, Agricultural Dwelling House Advisory Committees

    In July 2010 the Government announced its decision to abolish these bodies.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK national action plan for the sustainable use of pesticides (plant protection products)

    This consultation invites views on the draft UK National Action Plan (NAP) for pesticides.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green food project conclusions

    The conclusions of the Green Food Project, launched on 10 July 2012, have been jointly developed and owned by the Green Food Project Steering Group.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Application to register the name ‘Darnibole’ as a wine Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product

    Having received no comments or objections to this consultation Defra is now considering 'Darnibole' for submission to the EU Commission.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Progress towards a sustainable future for livestock farming

    This report concentrates largely on activities for sustainability in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the farming regulation task force

    We have accepted 159 recommendations and are actively considering what could be possible on a further 31.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving export growth in the farming, food and drink sector

    To maximise the opportunity for growth through overseas trade and remove barriers, government and industry have developed an Exports Action Plan.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming regulation taskforce interim response

    The Government has published its initial response to the Farming Regulation Task Force report.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Surplus public sector land: Accelerated disposal strategy to deliver land for housing

    Land disposal strategy in support of housing development to convey the contribution the Department expects to make to housing provision.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The environmental, social and economic impacts associated with liquid milk consumption in the UK and its production

    This report documents a review of evidence concerning the impacts of liquid milk production, processing, retailing and consumption.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Independent Farming Regulation Task Force report

    Striking a balance: reducing burdens; increasing responsibility; earning recognition. Report on better regulation in farming and food.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Non-formal consultation on Polyhalite

    The purpose of this non-formal consultation was to invite the views of stakeholders on an amending regulation which adds 'Polyhalite', a crude salt of potassium, to Schedule 1 of The Fertilisers Regulations 1991.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK country report on farm animal genetic resources 2002

    The UK’s official contribution to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s “First Report on the State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources”.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK national action plan on farm animal genetic resources

    The plan identifies 38 Recommended Actions to help in the protection and sustainable use of our FAnGR,

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Food industry sustainability strategy (FISS)

    The food industry sustainability strategy (FISS) will help the food industry contribute to the UK’s sustainability goal.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government