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  • Press briefing: morning 12 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on G8, gagging orders, GM foods, sexual exploitation, knighthoods and economic pact.

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

  • Professor Chris Elliott to lead review into food supply networks

    Professor Chris Elliott will lead an independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horsemeat fraud.

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

  • Smarter rules for safer food

    The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants - your views are welcomed.

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

  • First UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit

    The first ever UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit and Exhibition is taking place today (29 May 2013) at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

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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

  • Minister meets Dumfries and Galloway dairy farmers

    Scotland Office Minister meets farmers to discuss the dairy industry Code of Practice

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

  • Bovine TB information note: Badger vaccination scheme 2013

    Information note on Bovine TB.

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  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson speech at Food and Drink Federation President’s dinner

    Speech by Owen Paterson on opportunities for the food and drink sector.

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

  • AgriBuzz: Issue 9 - Spring 2013 - Midlands edition

    Newsletter for farmers and land managers in the Midlands.

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  • Foreign Office bloggers in India

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) blogs provide a platform for officials and Ministers to engage in a direct and informal dialogue with public audiences about international affairs and the work of the FCO.

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

  • Farm business summit aims to help farmers

    Summit called to help banks and farmers understand and respond to future business risks and opportunities to grow the rural economy.

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

  • Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

    David Piccaver and Will Lifford have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

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

  • Launch of UK aid funded agricultural programme

    The substantial programme will work with more than 100,000 maize, vegetable and poultry farmers throughout Tanzania to strengthen markets and to improve farming practices.

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

  • Better checks on TB history of cattle

    TB risk information about cattle will be shared at the point of sale so farmers will know the animal’s TB testing history.

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

  • Animal Health and Welfare Board for England AGM

    Opening comments.by Michael Seals

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

  • Tuberculosis and possums - top of New Zealand agenda for Owen Paterson

    The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson is visiting New Zealand to look at TB control.

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

  • Defra experts set to answer your questions about bovine TB

    Leading experts on bovine TB will host Twitter Q&A sessions.

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

  • Surveillance cameras used to help combat bovine TB

    Infrared surveillance cameras monitoring badger visits to cattle farms will be used to determine the risk of badgers entering buildings.

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

  • Driving hours relaxed for animal feed deliveries

    This temporary relaxation of enforcement applies immediately and will run until 23.59 on 8 April 2013.

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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