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  • New bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England

    Following the review of the Bovine TB Eradication Group for England (TBEG), Jim Paice today announced a new Bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England (TBEAG).

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

  • Level playing field for UK pig farmers

    Sow stalls have been illegal in Britain since 1999 but they will not be outlawed in the rest of the EU until the beginning of next year.

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

  • Re-appointments to the Veterinary Residues Committee

    Seven members re-appointed to serve on the Veterinary Residues Committee for a further four years from January 2013. 

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

  • Jim Paice speech at Dairy UK dinner

    Thank you, as ever to Dairy UK, for the invitation to speak for the third year running.

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

  • Better protection for workers from criminal gangmasters

    The GLA will remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs for responsible employers.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech to Food and Drink Association on ‘Secure and Sustainable Food – The Rio+20 challenge.’

    I am delighted to be here today and my thanks to the Food and Drink Federation and Forum for the Future for organising such a worthwhile event.

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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

  • Management of fishing quotas to be devolved

    All four nations within the UK will be given greater power to manage their own fishing quotas.

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

  • Chinese take away British pork

    British pork will soon be on menus in China following a £50 million deal reached by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.

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

  • UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China

    An increasing number of British favourites are becoming supermarket staples and delighting Chinese consumers.

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

  • Jim Paice in China: diary of a trade mission

    Food and Farming Minister, Jim Paice, sends a daily update from his trade mission to China.

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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

  • Strengthened cattle controls to help eradicate bovine TB

    Measures to reduce the risk of bovine TB being spread between cattle are to be strengthened as part of the Government's plan to eradicate the disease in England.

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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

  • Farming sector: earned recognition and responsibility

    Why the government is committed to 'earned recognition' as a principle that should be applied more widely than just farm regulation.

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

  • Appointments to the Seafish board

    The four UK Fisheries Ministers have appointed a new Board to the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). 

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

  • £15 million to transform food manufacturing and boost UK economy

    Grants are on offer to invest in projects that will increase the efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness of food processing and manufacturing.

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

  • Days are numbered for criminals illegally trading rhino horn

    The temporary suspension of trade in 'artistic items' will mean nearly all future applications for the export of rhino horn will be refused.

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

  • Myth bust: Observer and BBC report claims on badger culling

    Culling will only take place in the localised areas where it will make a difference.

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

  • Myths busted: Schmallenberg virus

    All the evidence currently suggests that the disease was brought into the UK from infected midges blown across the Channel. 

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