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Food and farming industry

Policy papers and consultations

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  • Defra’s Red Tape Challenge Implementation Plan covering all of Defra’s Red Tape Challenge commitments.

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

  • Final independent assessment of the progress made by the government to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers.

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

  • Seeking views on a proposal to increase the fees for national listing and plant breeders’ rights.

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

  • This consultation is to seek views on the government’s proposals to abolish Food from Britain.

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

  • Seeking views on amendments to the spreadable fats, milk and milk products regulations to remove the requirement to fortify margarine.

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

  • Our proposals to deal with the agriculture element of the Red Tape Challenge.

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

  • Seeking views on proposed enforcement arrangements for updated EU marketing standards on olive oil.

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

  • Agri-tech strategy setting out how government and industry will build on the strengths of the UK sector.

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

  • Call for evidence to provide views on the issues which affect consumer confidence.

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

  • This consultation is to seek views on the government’s proposals to abolish the Committee on Agricultural Valuation.

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

  • Opportunity to comment on the proposed fee increases for seeds marketing in England and Wales.

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

  • This consultation invites views on the draft Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (England) Regulations 2013.

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

  • An export action plan for the UK food and drink sector.

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

  • Plan to give farmers the opportunity to earn recognition and reduce the burden of on-farm inspections.

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

  • We sought views on plans to change legislation to amend the scope and governance of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.

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

  • Report covering the 21 projects funded by the ‘Feasility for growth’ competition, supporting the agriculture, food and drink sectors.

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

  • This report and the conclusions of the Sustainable Consumption Project have been jointly developed and owned by members of the working groups.

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

  • The review examined the barriers and opportunities for new entrants entering and building successful careers in farming.

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

  • Defra has published a response to the Farming Regulation Task Force Implementation Group’s assessment. 

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

  • Final report sets out Defra's plans to deliver a framework of advice, incentives and partnership approaches for farmers and land managers.

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