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Following the EU meeting to address the current problem of horse meat in the food chain, Owen Paterson issued the following statement.
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Owen Paterson oral statement to the House on recent developments on horsemeat and food fraud.
Statement from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson following the meeting with food businesses
“I completely understand why people are so concerned about this issue. It’s totally unacceptable that people have been sold something that is…
Following the announcement by the Food Standards Agency that horsemeat has been found in Findus beef lasagna products, Environment Secretary…
During extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.
Minister of State’s speech to the SEMEX Dairy Conference.
A new £1 million pot for research to help the gardening industry end its reliance on peat has been announced today by Environment Minister Richard.
I am delighted to be speaking at the conference which for more than 65 years has done so much to provide a platform for debate in the farming industry.
Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) to be scrapped
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson spoke at a the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) President’s Reception on 12 December 2012.
I want to start by thanking the Women's Institute for inviting me to speak.
Greater Manchester can put itself on the map as a low carbon metropolis, Environment Minister Lord de Mauley said today ahead of his visit to…
China is consuming significantly more Western-style milk, cheese, and yogurt, and Britain can help supply that demand.
By the end of 2015 all palm oil used in central Government food and catering services will come from environmentally friendly sources, Environment…
Consultation on plans to disband the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)
Food and drink producers from across Great Britain showcased a range of products to international media in a bid to boost exports.
Farmers and dairy processors have agreed the main points of a dairy industry Code of Practice on milk contracts.
The dairy sector is a key part of our agricultural industry and all the Governments in the UK are determined that it should have a profitable and sustainable future.
Restaurants, pubs and caterers should tell diners which countries their food is from, Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice has urged.
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