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From Minister of State for Agriculture and Food
  • Launch of week to inspire small food and drink businesses to export

    A week dedicated to inspiring small food and drink businesses to grow an international market for their products has launched today

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

  • Waste targets beaten by DIY sector

    HISC report shows the DIY sector has surpassed targets with a reduction in waste sent to landfill and packaging.

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

  • Bovine TB: Tough new rules to halt the spread of disease

    David Heath announces new measures to stop the spread of bovine TB.

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

  • Hop to it! Kent says cheers to Britain's first protected hops

    East Kent Goldings become the first hops to gain Protected Designation of Origin status.

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

  • Future of farming: attracting new talent to careers in agriculture

    Future of farming review sets out recommendations to attract new talent to careers in farming.

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

  • Defra to meet the cost of removing sheep killed in snow

    Farmers will be reimbursed for the cost of removing sheep killed in snow in England last month.

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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

  • Reappointments to National Forest Company

    Anthony Hams OBE has been re-appointed to the National Forest Company for three years.

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

  • Statement from Minister of State David Heath following meeting with food industry – Wednesday 13 February

    Minister of State David Heath issued the following statement today (Wednesday 13 February 2013): “Today I had a productive meeting with major…

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

  • Minister of State’s speech to the SEMEX Dairy Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the SEMEX Dairy Conference.

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

  • Feeding future careers

    A drive to get more young people working in food and farming has been kicked off by Farming Minister David Heath. Farming and other related…

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

  • Outdated farm labour laws abolished

    Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) to be scrapped

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

  • Tougher welfare controls for live animal exports

    Exports of live animals through the port of Ramsgate will face tougher welfare checks, Food and Farming Minister David Heath announced today…

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

  • Dairy farmers to speak with louder voice

    Dairy farmers will have greater clout in the marketplace under plans to boost industry collaboration launched by Farming Minister David Heath…

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

  • Food waste helps fuel economic growth

    A new food waste recycling facility which supports economic growth and a healthy environment was opened by Defra Minister of State David Heath…

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

  • New jobs and global trade for Yorkshire after multi-million pound investment

    New multi-million pound investments in Yorkshire businesses will create jobs, open global business opportunities and help rebuild the nation…

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

  • Clearer food and drink labelling for consumers

    Shoppers will be able to make more informed decisions at the tills due to food labelling rule changes. Manufacturers will have to bring in …

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

  • Sky Lanterns cause bonfire night nuisance

    Revellers are being reminded to take care this bonfire night before lighting sky lanterns to limit the damage they can cause to the countryside…

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

  • Newmarket sausages become Britain’s fiftieth protected food

    Newmarket Sausages have become the fiftieth British food product to earn European recognition for their quality, history, and links to the local…

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

  • The Rt. Hon. Brenda Dean remains Chair of Covent Garden Market Authority

    Minister of State, David Heath MP has extended The Rt Hon Brenda Dean’s appointment as Chair of Covent Garden Market Authority until her successor…

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