Transparency data
Defra's ministerial meetings, January to March 2026
Updated 7 October 2026
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-11 | South East Water, Southern Water, Kent council, maidstone council, west sussex council, tunbridge wells council, wealden council, east sussex council | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-11 | cornwall council, pennon, met office | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England with local MPs |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-12 | South East Water, Southern Water, Kent council, maidstone council, west sussex council, tunbridge wells council, wealden council, east sussex council | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-12 | cornwall council, pennon, met office | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England with local MPs |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-13 | south east water, southern water | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England with local MPs |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-13 | South East Water, Southern Water, Kent council, maidstone council, west sussex council, tunbridge wells council, wealden council, east sussex council | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-14 | South East Water, Southern Water, Kent council, maidstone council, west sussex council, tunbridge wells council, wealden council, east sussex council, uk power network | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-14 | south east water, southern water | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in south of England with local MPs |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-19 | Water UK | To discuss the publication of the water white paper |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-19 | The Rivers Trust, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, waterwise, winander leisure, wildlife trust, thames water, green alliance, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, woodland trust, RSPB, natioanl trust, angling trust, paddle UK, representative for Chris Packham, representative for Deborah Meaden, surfers against sewage | To discuss the publication of the water white paper |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-19 | Citizen's Advice | To discuss the publication of the water white paper |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-19 | consumer council for water | To discuss the publication of the water white paper |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-27 | Water UK | To discuss the publication of the water white paper |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-27 | British Poultry, National Farming Union, Country and Land Business Association, wildlife and countryside link, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), tenant farmers association, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, water uk, wildlife trust, rivers trust, nplanet, river action, farm heredfordshire, nature friendly farming network, Northumbrian Water Limited, RSPB, soil association, national bee association, Agricultural Industries Confederation, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers | Hosting the roundtable 'Addressing Water Pollution from Agriculture' |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-01-28 | Green Alliance | To discuss government adaptation progress and the adaptation taskforce |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-02-11 | Natural England, the Environment Agency, Ofwat (RAPID), National Highways, Internal Drainage Boards, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Surrey County Council, Anglian Water, United Utilities, Wessex Water, the Country Land and Business Association, the National Farmers’ Union, Water Resources East, Water Resources South East, The Rivers Trust, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Blueprint for Water, and the Regional Flood and Coastal Committees. | Regional Systems Planning steering group |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-02-25 | Tideway | To discuss Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-02 | Asthma & Lung UK, Impact on Urban Health, Clean Air Fund, Global Action Plan, Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of General Practitioners Council, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), England’s Chief Medical Officer, Greater London Authority, Born in Bradford Global Action Plan Royal College of Physicians Royal College of Physicians Royal College of General Practitioners Council Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) England’s Chief Medical Officer Department of Health and Social Care Greater London Authority | Hosting the Air Quality roundtable |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-03 | Trades Union Congress, GMB, Unite the Union, Thames Water. Yorkshire Water | To discuss water reform with union representatives |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-04 | United Utilities, Ofwat, Water UK, Natural England, National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority | Hosting the Water Delivery Taskforce with key industry stakeholders |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-04 | The Rivers Trust, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Surgers Against Sewage | To discuss regional systems planning |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-16 | Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, Association of British Insurers, Association of Drainage Authorities, Blueprint for Water, British Red Cross, Canal & River Trust, Country Land and Business Association, East Riding, Fire Brigades Union, Flood Forecasting Centre, FloodRe, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire Council & Living with Water partnership, Local Government Association, LRF Cumbria , LRF Greater London Authority , LRF Sussex , Mayor of York and North Yorkshire (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority) ,Mayor of York and North Yorkshire (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority ,Met Office , National Farmers Union , National Fire Chiefs Council , National Flood Forum ,National Police Chiefs Council , Natural Resources Wales ,Northern Ireland Government ,RFCC Anglian (Northern) ,RFCC Southern ,Scottish Environment Protection Agency , UK Finance , University of Hull , Welsh Government | Hosting the Floods Resilience Taskforce with key industry stakeholders |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-17 | Blue Marine Foundation, Wilflife Trusts, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Marine Conservation Society | To discuss the state of the marine environment |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-18 | Martin Williams (Martin Williams Farming) | To discuss River Wye funding |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-18 | The Crown Estate | To discuss marine spacial prioritisation |
| Emma Hardy | 2026-03-25 | National Farmers Union | Introductory chat to introudce the new deputy president Paul Tompkins |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-06 | Food, Farming and Countryside Commission | To discuss the Land Use Framework and how they can support |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-08 | South East Water, Tunbridge Wells Council, Kent Council | Strategic Response Group on South East Water outage with local councils and MPs |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-09 | Tunbridge Wells Council, Wealden Council, Kent Council, South East Water | Strategic Response Group on South East Water outage with local councils and MPs |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-10 | South East Water, Tunbridge Wells Council, Kent Council, East Sussex Council, Maidstone Council, Southern Water, Wealden Council | Strategic Response Group on water outage with local councils and MPs |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-11 | South East Water, Wealden Council, Southern Water, Kent Council, East Sussex Council, Maidstone Council, West Sussex Council, Tunbridge Wells Council | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in South of England |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-12 | Cornwall Council, Pennon, Met Office | Coordinating the emergency response to water outages in South of England |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-13 | County Council Network, West London Statutory Joint Waste Disposal Authority, Western Riverside Stautory Joint Waste Authority, Manchester Combined Authority, Merseyside Stautory Joint Waste Disposal Authority, East London Stautory Joint Waste Disposal Authority, North London Stautory Joint Waste Disposal Authority, District Councils Network, Braintree District Council, National Association of Waste Disposal Officers, Local Government Association, Oldham Council, London Environment Directors Network, Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee, Association of Directors Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, West London Waste Authority, North London Waste | Minister McDonald and Minister Creagh joint roundtable to discussion Emission Trading Scheme's expansion to Energy from Waste with Local Authorities |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-20 | We Are Repairs | Discuss the work of their local organisation and how we can implement a reuse economy |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-20 | Natural England, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Canal and River Trust, The Church Commissioners, Clinton Devon Estate, The Crown Estate, Department for Education, Duchy of Cornwall, Duchy of Lancaster, Elveden Estate, Holkham Estate, Homes England, LocatED, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, National Trust, National Highways, NEtwork Rail, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, United Utilities, Wildlife Trusts | A meeting of the National Estate for Nature to discuss communications, working groups and deliver actions |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-21 | Protected Landscape Partnership | An introductory meeting with the new chair to set priorities |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-22 | Interview Candidates | To interview candidates for the role of Forestry Commissioner |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-26 | The Crown Estate, National Trust, University of Oxford, Grosvenor, Wildfarmed, The Green Estate, Natural England, City of Plymouth, Wildlife Trusts, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Rewilding Britain, Natural Resources Wales, Duchy of Cornwall, The Rivers Trust | Discussion at a Crown Estate Roundtable Dinner on the work they do and discuss challenges and opportunities for nature |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-27 | TEVA UK | To discuss challenges of the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for medical companies |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-27 | Deposit Management Organisation | A meeting with the deposit management organisation for the UK Deposit Return Scheme |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-27 | Severn Trent, Responsible Travel, Greensphere Capital, EMR Group, Associated British Foods, Aldersgate Group, Broadway Initiative, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, Green Finance Institute, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Lok'nStore | A meeting of the Council for Sustainable Business to discuss next steps after the Environmental Improvement Plan |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-27 | Feed the Hungry UK | To discuss their approach to food waste and how to prevent it |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-01-29 | National Lottery Heritage Fund | To discuss their work on protected landscapes and their priorities for this |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-02-04 | Olivia Rudgard, Climate Reporter, Blombert, Helen Briggs, Nature and Biodiversity Reporter, BBC, Lizzie Meager, Sustainable Views, Financial Times | To raise profile about IPBES12 and its business & biodiversity assessment |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-02-02 | BRITA, British Association for Sustainable Sport, European Tour Group, Lawn Tennis Association, Sport England, De Montford University, Pledgeball, London Marathon Group, Huddersfield Town FC, Levy UK & Ireland, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Active Lancashire, Paddle UK | A discussion at a BRITA roundtable on how reuse can be encouraged at sporting events |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-02-23 | Jonah Fisher, Climate and Environment Correspondent, BBC News | An interview on Simpler Recycling with BBC News |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-02-24 | Industry Forum, Edelman, Danone, Environmental Services Association, Intomedia, PepsiCo, Six Pump Court, BASF,JDE Peet's, Packaging Federation, Associated British Foods, Mineral Products Association, Simons Muirhead and Burton LLP, British Coatings Federation, Horticultural Trades Association, Entropy, Finance and Leasing Association, Sainsbury's | A meeting and Industry Forum to discuss the circular economy and impacts/opportunities for attendees |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-02-26 | James Pearson, Producer, BBC Politics Midlands | An interview with BBC Politics Midlands on food waste collections |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-03 | Confor, True North Real Assets and Gresham House | A meeting to discuss mobilising private finance in the forestry space |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-10 | Woodland Trust Youth Council | A meeting to discuss youth access and issues surrounding forestry/woodlands |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-10 | Peter Bridgewater | To discuss UNESCO biospheres and their benefits for the UK |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-11 | Amani Khan, presenter, ITV Calendar | An interview on Simpler Recycling with ITV News |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-11 | Tata Steel | A meeting with Tata Steel and their local MP to discuss the work Tata is doing for circularity |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-16 | Wildlife Countryside Link, Green Alliance, Rivers Trust, Wildlife Trusts, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Woodland Trust, National Trust, World Wild Fund UK, Land App, Natural England, Forestry Commission, Environment Agency | A meeting to discuss the nature and climate elements of the land-use framework |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-17 | O-I Glass | To discuss Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility and O-I Glass' circularity work |
| Mary Creagh | 2026-03-20 | BBC Central News Service | BBC Central News Service round on Waste Crime |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-01-14 | IVC Evidensia | Discussion on Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-02-11 | National Office of Animal Health; Animal Health Distributors Association; Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company; Ulster Farmers Union; Northern Ireland Veterinary Association; British Veterinary Association | Discussion on the supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-02-24 | Cats Protection | Discussion during visit to a Cats Protection rescue centre on the link between pet abuse and domestic abuse |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-04 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Battersea Dogs and Cats Home; Canine and Feline Sector Group; Cats Protection; Blue Cross; Dogs Trust; Companion Animal Sector Council; Royal Kennel Club; British Veterinary Association; British Small Animal Veterinary Association; People's Dispensary for Sick Animals | Discussion on the delivery of the government's Animal Welfare Strategy |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-04 | Born Free; Crustacean Compassion; Four Paws; Humane Society International; International Fund for Animal Welfare; League Against Cruel Sports; World Animal Protection; World Horse Welfare; Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Discussion on the delivery of the government's Animal Welfare Strategy |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-10 | Farriers Registration Council | Discussion on proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-11 | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons | Discussion on proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-12 | Animal Equality UK; Humane Slaughter Association; The Humane League; Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Compassion in World Farming; World Animal Protection; Open Cages | Discussion on the delivery of the government's Animal Welfare Strategy |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-12 | National Farmers' Union; British Retail Consortium; National Beef Association; National Sheep Association; National Pig Association; British Egg Industry Council; British Poultry Council; Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers; British Meat Processors Association; Association of Independent Meat Suppliers | Discussion on the delivery of the government's Animal Welfare Strategy |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-25 | Laing O'Rourke | Discussion on progress on the National Biosecurity Centre in Weybridge |
| Susan Hayman | 2026-03-25 | Penbroath Consultants | Discussion on non-stun slaughter |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-07 | NFU (Tom Bradshaw) | Meeting ahead of Oxford Farming Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-08 | RSPB CEO Beccy Speight and nature friendly farmers | Meeting at Oxford Farming Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-08 | Jack Bobo | Meeting at Oxford Farming Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-08 | Dr Louise Manning and Ali Capper | Meeting at Oxford Farming Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-08 | Kevin Cox - RSPB? | Meeting at Oxford Farming Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-13 | Water UK (Ruth Kelly) | Meeting on Water UK |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-15 | South East Water (Christopher Train) | Meeting on South East Water |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-19 | Sir Jon Cunliffe | Meeting ahead of Water White Paper |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-19 | Martin Lewis | Meeting ahead of Water White Paper |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-19 | Feargal Sharkey | Meeting ahead of Water White Paper |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-01-28 | Nature Friendly Farming Network (Martin Lines) | Meeting after Oxford Farming Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-02-09 | Water UK (Ruth Kelly) | Meeting on Water UK |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-02-23 | NFU (Tom Bradshaw) | Call ahead of NFU Conference |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-03-11 | Commissioner Kadis | International engagement |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-03-11 | NFU (Tom Bradshaw) | Meeting to discuss energy prices |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-03-16 | Food Standards Agency (Susan Jebb) | Meeting ahead of Europe Implementation Board |
| Emma Reynolds | 2026-03-24 | Commissioner Kouros | International Engagement |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-08 | RSPB, Oxford Farming Conference, Real Oxford Farming Conference | Conference to discuss farming issues and Minister supporting SoS statement on farming |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-12 | National Farmers Union Scotland | Meeting between Minister Eagle and NFU Scotland on farming issues |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-13 | Sainsburys, Ocado, Greencore, Cranswick, Tesco, Barfoots, G's Fresh, Apetito, Compass, Danone, Co-Op | Roundtable with Secretary of State and Minister Eagle on food strategy growth and resilience |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-13 | Cranswick | Meeting between Minister Eagle and Cranswick on food strategy |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-14 | Salmon Scotland | Meeting between Minister Eagle and Salmon Scotland on salmon fishing |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-14 | Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit | Meeting between Minister Eagle and EICU on Sustainable Farming Incentive policy |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-14 | Food and Drink Federation | Attended the FSF MP Choice awards |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-15 | Local authorities, Feeding Britain, Trussel Trust, Sustain | Department for Work and Pensions Food Poverty Conference where the Minister delivered a speech |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-19 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Meeting between RSPB and Minister Eagle on farming schemes |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-20 | Farm Tenancy Forum | Meeting on issues regarding tenant farmers and land owners |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-27 | National Farmers Union, Tenant Farmers Association, World Wide Fund for Nature, Wildlife Trusts, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Country Land and Business Association, The Rivers Trust, MW Farming, British Poultry, National Pig Association, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Water UK, River Action UK, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Northumbrian Water, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Agricultural Industries Confederation, Soil Association, National Beef Association, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, Anglian Water | Roundtable with Minister Eagle and Minister Hardy on addressing water pollution from agriculture |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-27 | British Poultry, Avara Foods, Pilgrims, Kelly Turkeys, Gressingham Foods, 2 Sisters Food Group, Aviagen, P.D. Hook Hatcheries, British Egg Industry Council, Free Range Chickens, British Free Range Egg Producers Association, Glenhead Farm, Noble Foods, Hy-Line UK, Boparan, Free Range Chicken | Roundtable with Minister Eagle on egg and poultry industries |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-28 | Moroccan Ambassador to the UK, Sustainable Foods Conference, Tesco, Food and Drink Federation, Institute for Grocery Distribution | Sustainable Foods Conference where the Minister delivered an addressed announcing an obesity and ill-health research hub in partnership with Defra and UK Research and Innovation. 2 media interviews with Farming Today and The Food Programme on BBC Radio |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-01-29 | National Famers Union | Regular meeting with NFU and Minister Eagle on farming issues |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-02 | Oceana, Blue Marine Foundation, Marine Stewardship Council, Shark Trust, World Wide Fund for Nature, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Client Earth, Open Seas | Roundtable between eNGOs and Minister Eagle on fisheries |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-03 | Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union | Meeting between BFAWU and Minister Eagle on food |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-03 | British Sugar, National Farmers Union Sugar | British Sugar Parliamentary Reception where Minister delivered a 5-minute address |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-05 | Compassion in World Farming | Meeting between Minister Eagle and CIWF on animal welfare |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-05 | Trades Union Congress | Meeting between TUC and Minister Eagle on food sector workers |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-09 | Horticulture Expert Growers Group, British Growers Association, British Apples and Pears, British Berry Growers | Horticulture Expert Growers Group meeting on horticulture |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-09 | Turkish Agriculture Minister and delegation | Meeting between Turkish Ministers and Minister Eagle on trade |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-11 | Bankers for Net Zero | Climate risk to resilience ministerial roundtable |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-12 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Visit to RSPB Hope Farm |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-17 | Whitestork Consultancy, Real Farming | Follow up on Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) to arrange upcoming roundtable |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-24 | National Farmers Union | NFU Conference |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-25 | Marianne Sivertsen Næss (Norwegian Fish Minister) | Bilateral meeting between Minister Eagle and Norwegian Minister on fish |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-25 | BBC Radio 4 | Farming Today interview with Minister Eagle |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-02-26 | Institute of Grocery Distribution | Forum with Minister Eagle and IGD CEO on retail and food |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-02 | Costas Kadis (European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans) | Virtual meeting between Commissioner Kadis and Minister Eagle on fishing |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-02 | Marine Stewardship Council, South West Fish Producer Organisation, Ocean Fish, Waitrose, South West Seafood Sustainability | Meeting between on MSC and SWFPO on sustainability in the fish industry |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-02 | Food Foundation | Meeting with Minister Eagle on food |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-03 | Animal and Plant Heath Agency, Action with Communities in Rural England, Farming stakeholders | Visit to Suffolk to see a dairy farm running a bTB cattle vaccine trial and attended the Stow Market Food Museum |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-04 | Innovate UK, Planet | Space Comms Exhibiton where the Minister delivered a speech |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-09 | Angling Trust | Meeting between Angling Trust and Minister Eagle on fishing |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-09 | Hilary Cottam | Meeting on Hillary Cottam'sUplands Review Report |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-10 | Industry Forum | Lunch and talk from Minister on horticulture |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-10 | Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, Food Foundation | Citizens Advisory Council |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-11 | Future Governance Forum | Business panel breakfast event on food and rural economy |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-11 | Costas Kadis (European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans) | In person meeting between Minister Eagle and Commissioner Kadis & European Commission delegation on fishing |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-11 | National Farmers Union | Meeting with SoS, Minister Eagle and NFU on farmers |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-11 | Growing Communities, Dagenham Farm | Visit to Dagenham Farm to see their initiative to feed their local community |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-12 | Food Standards Agency, Sainsburys, Sofina Foods, Cranswick, Bid Food, NESTA, Greencore, Food Foundation, World Wide Fund for Nature, Institute of Grocery Distributors, Barfoots, Greggs, Feeding Britain, Kendall Farms, | Meeting of the Food Strategy Advisory Board discussing the government's food strategy |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-12 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, World Animal Protection, Compassion in World Farming, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Open Cages, Humane Slaughter Association | Roundtable with Baronesss Hayman and Minister Eagle with eNGOs on farmed animal welfare |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-12 | British Poultry, National Sheep Association, British Meat Industry, National Pig Association, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, British Retail Consortium, National Famers Union | Roundtable with Baronesss Hayman and Minister Eagle with stakeholders on farmed animal welfare |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-12 | Tenant Farmers Association | TFA regular quarterly meeting with Minister Eagle to talk about tenant farmers |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-16 | National Farmers Union, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Tenant Farmers Association, Country and Land Owners Association | Land Use Framework roundtable |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-17 | Syngenta | Visit to Syngenta for a ground breaking ceremony |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-17 | Reading University | Visit to Reading University Farm site ahead of Land Use Framework launch |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-17 | National Farmers Union | Discussion between Minister Eagle and NFU on Land Use Framework |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-17 | Guy Shrubsole | Discussion on Land Use Framework and land reform |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-17 | Sari Essayah (Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland) and Finnish Agricultural Delegation | Bilateral meeting between Minister Eagle and Finland Minister on agriculture |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-18 | Food Foundation, Sustain, Farming and Countryside Commission | Good Food bill |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-18 | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board | Discussion between Minister Eagle and AHDB on FPR |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-18 | Farming and Environment Stakeholders | Land Use Framework launch Defra-led event |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-18 | The Crown Estate | Discussion with Minister Hardy, Minister Eagle and The Crown Estate on marine issues |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-19 | Shechita UK | Discussion between Minister Eagle and Shechita UK on the religious exemption for stunned animal slaughter |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-23 | National Farmers Union | Discussion between Minister Eagle and NFU on farming issues |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-23 | Compassion in World Farming | CIWF presenting Minister Eagle with world farming artwork |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-23 | Halal Food Authority | Discussion between Minister Eagle and Shechita UK on the religious exemption for stunned animal slaughter |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-25 | Food and Drink Federation | Minister Eagle delivering a speech at FDF Annual Dinner |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-26 | National Farmers Union, Duntisbourne Beef | Roundtable between stakeholders and Minister Eagle on bovine tuberculosis (bTB) |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-26 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Badger Trust, National Trust, Humane World, Protect the Wild, Born Free, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Institute of Zoology | Roundtable between eNGOs and Minister Eagle on bovine tuberculosis (bTB) |
| Angela Eagle | 2026-03-26 | Agricultural Industries Confederation | Meeting with Minister Eagle and AIC on fertiliser prices |