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  • 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

  • Yorkshire to shape the future of farming and rural life

    Yorkshire is being given its chance to shape the future of farming, the rural economy and the countryside as George Eustice visits Harrogate.

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

  • DNA in food and forensics

    The role of DNA in food and forensics is discussed by Government Chemist representatives at a talk for the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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  • Somerset badger cull ends

    The pilot badger cull in Somerset has ended

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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

  • AgriBuzz: Issue 11 - Autumn 2013 - Midlands edition

    Newsletter for farmers and land managers in the Midlands.

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  • Gloucestershire badger cull extension application granted

    Natural England have approved an application for an eight week extension to the badger cull in Gloucestershire

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

  • UK Agricultural Technology Catalyst- Applications for funding Now Open. Deadline 11 December 2013

    UK Government invests £70 million in new Agri-Tech Catalyst to support the transfer of technology and new products in agriculture to developing countries.

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

  • British and Dominican experts will participate in agricultural seminar

    “Technological advances in agricultural and livestock production” will take place on 23 October at Salon Quisqueya, Hotel Santo Domingo.

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

  • Review of EU activity on agriculture and fisheries

    We have launched new calls for evidence to hear from farmers and fishermen on how the EU has affected the UK national interest.

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

  • Badger cull extension application in Gloucestershire

    The badger cull in Gloucestershire ended this week. The cull company has applied for an extension to Natural England.

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

  • Supporting reforms in Cuban agriculture

    The British Embassy in Havana and ACTAF have signed the agreement that marks the beginning of the project

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

  • Somerset badger cull extension granted

    Application to extend the Somerset badger cull pilot has now been approved.

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

  • Badger cull extension application in Somerset

    The badger cull pilot cull in Somerset has finished. An application has been submitted by the company for a short extension.

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

  • UK food and drink companies set for export success

    'Food is GREAT' campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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

  • Owen Paterson heads to Russia to help boost British exports

    Owen Paterson is leading a UK delegation of food and drink companies to Russia to fly the flag for Great British food.

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

  • Multi-million beef and lamb trade deal opened with Russia

    A £100 million deal has been struck between the UK and Russia for the trade of beef and lamb.

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

  • UK-Russia meat deal ends 18 year wait

    A beef and lamb trade deal expected to be worth up to £100 million over three years was finalised today between the UK and Russia.

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

  • British meat makes Russia comeback

    Ambassador Tim Barrow hosted a dinner at his Moscow Residence to mark the historic return of British meat imports to Russia after 18 years.

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