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  • Northumberland to shape the future of farming and rural life

    Northumberland is being given a chance to shape the future of farming, the rural economy and the countryside.

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

  • Carmichael welcomes UK-won gains for Scottish farmers

    UK Common Agricultural Policy allocations agreed

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

  • UK CAP allocations announced

    The Common Agricultural Policy allocations for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will remain the same for the next funding period.

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

  • Common Agricultural Policy: how will it affect you?

    A consultation is launching today on how the Common Agricultural Policy should shape the future of farming and the rural economy in England.

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

  • UK votes on Common Agricultural Policy reform

    The UK Environment Secretary has pressed for a reformed Common Agricultural Policy to benefit British farmers, the environment and taxpayers.

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

  • Moore welcomes Common Agricultural Policy agreement

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed news of the European Parliament’s approval of the CAP deal.

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

  • Moore welcomes Common Agricultural Policy breakthrough

    UK Government secures significant gains for Scotland.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech at the UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit

    Speech made by Owen Paterson on strengthening the relationship between the UK and Ireland.

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

  • Common Agricultural Policy deal struck

    The UK has struck a deal to keep the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on its path of reform, the Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson announced today.

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

  • Quicker and easier to apply for farm payments using new on-line system

    Defra will be working to ensure that the system is cost effective, flexible and above all, easy for customers to use.

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

  • Environment Secretary Owen Paterson addresses the 2013 Oxford Farming Conference

    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.

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

  • RPA appeals panels will continue

    The body makes recommendations to Ministers on appeals against the RPA's decisions on Common Agricultural Policy payment claims.

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

  • Prior Information Notice: Administration of future CAP schemes

    Defra is seeking to explore opportunities for delivering Common Agricultural Policy systems beyond 2013.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at NFU Scotland on CAP “greening”

    Caroline Spelman’s speech at NFU Scotland on CAP “greening”.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the Oxford Farming Conference

    I spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference for the first time last year when I shared with you the new Coalition Government's priority to support British food and farming.

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

  • Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference.

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

  • Views sought on CAP reform

    Those with an interest in the Common Agricultural Policy will be able to present their views on the European Commission's proposed reforms.

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

  • Spelman urges one voice during European negotiations

    Defra Ministers are fighting in Europe for all of the UK’s farmers, fishermen and taxpayers.

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

  • EU CAP reform proposals should go further

    Working towards a simpler CAP that provides real benefits for the environment and improves the competitiveness of the farming industry.

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

  • Britain and Poland call for radical CAP reform

    The two countries share ambitious plans for reform, centred on a more competitive agriculture sector and better incentives to improve the environment.

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