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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for farming, food and marine environment
  • CAP boost for moorland

    Moorland farmers will receive more funding under the Common Agricultural Policy, starting next year.

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

  • Government cuts costs and reduces burdens on farmers

    Farmers will be helped significantly by government cuts to red tape, according to a report published today by an independent group.

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

  • Marine milestone for England's seas

    The first ever plans for the future of the seas around England have been published.

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

  • Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

    New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

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

  • Mackerel and north sea fishing quotas agreement reached

    An agreement has been reached between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway - with a great result for the UK - following years of negotiations over mackerel fishing.

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

  • Apprenticeships in food and drink sector praised

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Food Minister George Eustice visited McCain Foods today.

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

  • Government announces support for fishermen affected by the storms

    The government has announced further measures to help fishermen whose livelihoods have been affected by the recent storms across the UK.

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

  • New environmental scheme for farmers to prioritise biodiversity

    Improving biodiversity and water quality will be prioritised in the new environmental land management scheme as part of the Common Agricultural Policy.

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

  • Backing the business of British Farming

    George Eustice speech to the National Farmers Union Conference: 'Backing the business of British Farming', 25 February 2014

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

  • £10 million Farming Flood Recovery Fund to open on Friday

    The government has promised £10 million of support for farmers affected by flooding.

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

  • UK’s Protected Food Names boost EU economy and increase jobs

    Three new British foods have gained the prestigious European protected status.

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

  • Wensleydale cheese joins a top line-up of protected festive foods

    Yorkshire Wensleydale is the latest in a host of UK festive foods to be awarded an international title to protect its heritage today.

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

  • Implementation of CAP announced

    England's £15 billion Common Agricultural Policy funding will benefit farming, wildlife, rural businesses and the wider economy.

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

  • Fishing quota register provides greater transparency

    A new register will provide greater transparency for anyone with an interest in our fishing industry by allowing them to see who has access to the UK’s fishing quota.

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

  • Shoppers to make more informed choices on minced meat

    New minced meat labelling laws will mean for the first time that shoppers buying ‘lean’ minced meat are guaranteed a low fat product.

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

  • Sustainable fishing - UK secures deal at EU negotiations

    George Eustice secures sustainable fishing deal for UK at annual EU talks.

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

  • New Common Fisheries Policy deal ends discards

    A new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) was agreed by the EU Parliament today and will come into force on 1 January 2014. The new CFP will radically transform fishing practices in Europe.

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

  • Superfast Rothbury

    The Rural Community Broadband Fund brings superfast coverage to its first rural community.

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

  • Gloucestershire badger cull ends

    The cull company and Natural England agreed to stop the cull on Saturday 30 November.

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

  • Tougher approach to missed bovine TB tests

    Farmers who allow TB tests on cattle herds to become overdue will face cuts to farming subsidies under a zero tolerance approach announced by Defra.

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