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Reports that the badger culls are primarily to protect human health are wrong.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Michael Seals opening comments.
The Sunday Times claim that people are at risk of contracting bovine TB through eating meat is irresponsible scaremongering.
The UK Environment Secretary has pressed for a reformed Common Agricultural Policy to benefit British farmers, the environment and taxpayers.
The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed news of the European Parliament’s approval of the CAP deal.
The review will focus on failures in food supply networks with implications for food safety and public health.
UK Government secures significant gains for Scotland.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on GM foods, Abu Qatada/Jordan, Taliban and Saatchi.
Speech made by Owen Paterson on GM technology.
Businesses should come to the UK if they want to research and develop GM technologies, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said today.
Public Health England and West Devon Borough Council are urging consumers in Devon who received milk and cream products from Dunn’s Dairy, Beacon View Farm (Drewsteignton, Devon) to not consume and dispose of them.
Defra has given approval for Rothamsted Research to extend a trial of GM wheat this autumn.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on G8, gagging orders, GM foods, sexual exploitation, knighthoods and economic pact.
Professor Chris Elliott will lead an independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horsemeat fraud.
The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants - your views are welcomed.
The first ever UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit and Exhibition is taking place today (29 May 2013) at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
Speech made by Owen Paterson on strengthening the relationship between the UK and Ireland.
Scotland Office Minister meets farmers to discuss the dairy industry Code of Practice
Information note on Bovine TB.
Speech by Owen Paterson on opportunities for the food and drink sector.
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