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  • Nature markets

    A framework for scaling up private investment in nature recovery and sustainable farming.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • UK-New Zealand FTA: report under Section 42 of Agriculture Act 2020

    Report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 with respect to the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government food strategy

    This strategy sets out what we will do to create a more prosperous agri-food sector that delivers healthier, more sustainable and affordable diets for all.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK-Australia FTA: report under Section 42 of Agriculture Act 2020

    Report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 with respect to the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) reform

    Seeking views on reforms to end AHDB statutory levies in the horticulture and potato sectors and provide a more accountable AHDB.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Pigmeat: declaration relating to exceptional market conditions in the pigmeat sector

    Declaration relating to the exceptional market conditions in the pigmeat sector in England by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Agricultural support: provisional common framework

    How the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together on arrangements for future agricultural support.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Organics: provisional common framework

    How the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together in policy areas covering organic production and certification.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Changes to UK wine legislation

    Seeking your views on our amendments to UK wine legislation.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Poultrymeat Marketing Regulations (PMMR) enforcement

    Defra is looking to update the enforcement regime of the Poultrymeat Marketing Regulations (PMMR) in cutting plants and slaughterhouses (FBOs).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Domestic food legislation: amendments to rules in England

    Seeking views on proposed amendments to certain rules in England for products including meat, fruit curds, mincemeat, spreadable fats and flour.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • National food strategy for England

    Independent review of England’s food chain from field to fork.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Covent Garden Market Authority framework document

    Framework document setting out how the Covent Garden Market Authority will work with Defra.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Agriculture: multi financial assistance plan 2021 to 2027

    Setting out our agricultural strategic priorities for 2021 to 2027.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reforming agricultural tenancies in England

    Seeking views on reforming agricultural tenancy law in England, evidence of existing barriers to letting farmland and if additional protections are needed.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Smarter rules for safer food: what we are doing

    Information on the smarter rules for safer food package which will improve protection against animal disease and pests in the food chain.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Food labelling: changing food allergen information laws

    Seeking views on changing the food allergen information laws for food prepacked on the premises where it is sold (like sandwiches or salads).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Food and natural mineral water: amending laws in England

    Seeking views on amending food laws in England to make sure they remain operable when the UK leaves the European Union.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Food labelling: amending laws

    Seeking views on amending food labelling laws to make sure they remain operable when the UK leaves the European Union.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Geographical Indications (GI): creating UK schemes after Brexit

    Seeking views on proposed changes to GI schemes (including the protected food name scheme) to bring these into UK law after Brexit.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government