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  • 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

  • RPA sets “best ever” payments record

    The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.

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

  • New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

    Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice.

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

  • Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

    Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work.

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

  • Update on measures to tackle Bovine TB

    The two pilots will be closely managed and monitored to examine how safe, effective and humane a method this is.

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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

  • Update on Single Payment Scheme

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme.

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

  • Richard Benyon meets EU Commissioner to resolve “days at sea” cuts

    To look at UK priorities for next year's fish quotas and the need to avoid drastic cuts to the amount of time fishermen can spend at sea. 

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

  • Fishermen trial technology to protect marine habitats

    Trials show that new technology is allowing South West fishermen to continue to fish in their local area while protecting the marine habitats in Lyme Bay, it was revealed today.

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

  • Update on Single Payment Scheme

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme. Mr Paice said…

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

  • Trials show fishermen can drastically reduce discards

    The UK will work to secure additional quota in this year's negotiations on total allowable catches and quotas so that trials can be expanded.

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

  • Pick of the crop could earn fewer farm inspections

    The government hopes to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers, whilst still achieving high standards on the environment, health and animal welfare.

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

  • Green-fingered students share recipe for success

    A bright crop of pupils in Greenwich put on a gardening masterclass for Agriculture Minister Jim Paice today. The budding gardeners of Charlton…

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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

  • UK wins food fight

    Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK.

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

  • Myth bust: Marketing campaign on Horse Identification rules

    This was to improve disease control and help prevent the export of contaminated meat.

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

  • New veterinary residues committee appointments

    Three new members have been appointed to the independent Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC).

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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

  • Defra approves GM wheat trial

    Defra has granted consent  to Rothamsted Research to conduct a research trial on GM wheat in 2012 and 2013. 

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