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Chair of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee,…
Chair of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, Sir Roger Goodwill, has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice to ask for solutions to the shortage.
The FDF has published a report which provides a framework…
The FDF has published a report which provides a framework for the UK Government to use when negotiating new trade deals with other countries.
Environment Secretary George Eustice has hinted that gene-editing legislation could…
Environment Secretary George Eustice has hinted that gene-editing legislation could be passed in the UK sooner than many anticipated, with stresses caused by the Ukraine crisis cited as a potential reason.
Nature, net zero and food security: New Food shares some…
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Nature, net zero and food security: New Food shares some of the key takeaways from The Soil Association’s agroecology-focused conference.
Professor Chris Elliott takes no pleasure in saying “I told…
Professor Chris Elliott takes no pleasure in saying “I told you so”, after warning about the UK’s vulnerability when it comes to food security. But, out of the Ukraine crisis could come a reinvigorated food system…
The Government has approved a potentially dangerous pesticide for a…
The Government has approved a potentially dangerous pesticide for a second time, despite researchers and wildlife charities condemning it.
Professor Chris Elliott offers his thoughts on the rewild scheme,…
Professor Chris Elliott offers his thoughts on the rewild scheme, which will see £800 million go to landowners to plant trees and restore wetlands, but there are fears that this will cause serious food security issues and even put small farms out of business.
This week, Chris Elliott looks at the pending trade deal…
This week, Chris Elliott looks at the pending trade deal with Australia and warns that the UK’s farming sector might well be the sacrificial lamb, as he fears promises will be broken.
In the first Chris’ Corner of 2021, Professor Chris Elliott…
In the first Chris’ Corner of 2021, Professor Chris Elliott takes a look at the complexities surrounding Neonicotinoids, and calls on the government to make the UK a world leader in ‘green pesticides’.
The organic certification body fears that gene editing and genetic…
The organic certification body fears that gene editing and genetic modification are not suitable solutions to what it has called the “ecological crisis”.
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss goes ahead with new Trade…
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss goes ahead with new Trade and Agriculture Commission.
The English, Scottish and Welsh branches of the National Farmers…
The English, Scottish and Welsh branches of the National Farmers Union (NFU) are all represented, as well as the Ulster Farmers Union, the Farmers’ Union of Wales, the British Retail Council, UK Hospitality and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
The National Beef Association has called on the UK government…
The National Beef Association has called on the UK government to "take food security seriously" amid concerns that amendments to the Agriculture Bill do not protect or prioritise UK food standards.
The new funding aims to support UK dairy farmers who…
The new funding aims to support UK dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand for their products since bars, restaurants and cafes closed as part of lockdown measures.
The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for…
The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for personal moments during lockdown – designed to highlight the role fresh milk and dairy plays in these challenging times.
