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UK Government pledges to boost innovation in farming
At the Farm to Fork Summit, a new support package…
At the Farm to Fork Summit, a new support package to support farmers has been unveiled by the UK Government.
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of…
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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Egg rules change in response to bird flu outbreaks
Eggs will no longer need to be labelled as barn…
Eggs will no longer need to be labelled as barn eggs during mandatory housing measures in plans announced by Defra.
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Experts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s…
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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UK Government to “boost” support for British farmers
The UK Government has committed to providing a “package of…
The UK Government has committed to providing a “package of measures” to encourage people to “buy British” produce when shopping online.
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Fifth of households struggle with healthy food costs, MPs warn
A fifth of UK households are “struggling to get access…
A fifth of UK households are “struggling to get access to good quality food at reasonable prices”, meaning they opt for unhealthy alternatives, according to MPs.
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Inquiry questions Government plans for supporting food industry
Food Minister Mark Spencer will be meeting with MPs to…
Food Minister Mark Spencer will be meeting with MPs to discuss Government plans to support the food and drink sector.
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UK agriculture and robotics receive £12.5 million funding
DEFRA has committed to further funding for agriculture and horticulture…
DEFRA has committed to further funding for agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics to improve productivity.
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Welsh farms receive share of £62.5 million
As part of a Basic Payment Scheme, over 14,400 Welsh…
As part of a Basic Payment Scheme, over 14,400 Welsh farms have received a share of £62.5 million.
