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  • Scales that tell tales

    The lifestory of Atlantic salmon is kept as a permanent record in their scales and could help efforts to protect future fish stocks, Defra-…

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

  • 50,000 new opportunities in the food industry

    The apprenticeships are part of an industry drive to get more young people into skilled food jobs.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Agriculture Investment Summit

    Can the agriculture sector in the UK and Western Europe remain viable in a changing global environment?

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

  • Support for UK salad growers affected by e.coli scare

    Scheme guidance and all forms are available on the RPA website.

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

  • Let them eat hake, Government takes lead in buying sustainable fish

    The standards for all food procured by Government departments and their agencies will come into force for all new catering contracts from September 2011.

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

  • UK Ministers meet EU Commissioner on sheep movement penalties

    A series of ongoing talks in which the UK has raised concerns over the difficulties for British farmers around the new EID system.

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

  • Research into country of origin labelling announced

    The survey looked at labels on over 500 meat and dairy products purchased from the major retailers and a number of independent shops.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech to the British Meat Processors Association Conference

    Jim Paice’s speech to the British Meat Processors Association Conference.

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

  • Kids encouraged to veg out in school

    Encouraging more schools to grow fruit and vegetables.

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

  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    We have consistently said that we have yet to make a decision after the consultation on badger control.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Re:fresh Conference

    Jim Paice’s speech at the Re:fresh Conference.

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

  • Farming red tape to be unravelled

    Work will begin immediately to cut red tape in farming, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.

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

  • Milk from cows testing positive for tuberculosis (TB)

    Defra will examine the report's many recommendations and publish an initial response in the autumn and a full response in the New Year.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution annual event

    Jim Paice’s speech at the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution annual event.

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

  • Sharing responsibility for animal health and welfare policy

    A new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England will make direct policy recommendations on the health and welfare of all kept animals.

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

  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    Research shows the positive effects of badger culling can last for a long time and that an initial negative effect disappeared relatively quickly.

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

  • Defra calls for return to full transparency over CAP payments information

    The UK Government is committed to transparency in the use of public funds, which includes everyone who has received payments under the CAP.

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

  • UK and Brazil call for action on food prices

    The UK and Brazil have asked G20 members to consider measures to tackle short-term and long-term challenges of food price volatility.

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

  • People want to buy healthy, local food, survey shows

    Almost all households rated healthy foods as being the most important of these considerations.

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

  • Cattle testing positive for TB to be DNA tagged

    Cattle testing positive for Bovine TB are to be DNA tagged to further strengthen controls preventing spread of the disease.

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