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NewsIndustry calls on Government to deliver confidence to UK producers
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has recently published data showing that 71% of farmers are “not at all confident” that changes to regulations will lead to a successful future for producers.
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OpinionIt’s time for action not words
Short-term planning, a lack of continuity and an unwillingness to tackle the underlying issues are at the root of a lack of trust in Government, says JP Garnier.
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NewsDame Angela Eagle appointed Defra Secretary
Dame Angela Eagle DBE has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet.
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NewsLamb exporters to see zero tariffs after UK-Swiss Free Trade Agreement
The UK and Switzerland have agreed a deal that will see British lamb exports with zero tariffs under Switzerland’s quota system.
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NewsMeat processors to benefit from Youth Jobs Grant
Businesses can now access the new Youth Jobs Grant, which the British Meat Processors Association has highlighted could help meat processors reduce the cost of recruiting and training young people.
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NewsDefra unveils Farming Roadmap 2050
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published its ‘Farming Roadmap 2050’, which aims to set out how Government can provide long-term stability for producers.
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NewsBMPA responds to Defra announcement on how EUDR will apply in Northern Ireland
The British Meat Processors Association has welcomed the news that that EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will apply to cattle and beef products from Northern Ireland, saying it provides “much-needed” certainty for businesses.
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NewsNSA welcomes Defra Minister’s recognition of a “green economy”
The National Sheep Association has welcomed Stephen Morgan MP’s appointment as Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs.
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NewsDefra Minister appointed in Cabinet reshuffle
Stephen Morgan MP has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs after a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.
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NewsMeat industry leaders receive awards in King’s 2026 Birthday Honours
Chair of the International Meat Trade Association Dr Margaret Boanas was made a Member of the British Empire as part of the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.
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NewsAHDB Red Meat Exports Conference spotlights UK trade with EU and US
Future trade with the EU and the US for the UK red meat sector was the focus of the 2026 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Red Meat Exports Conference.
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NewsHigh Court ruling finds FSA official controls charging to be unlawful
The judgment of the judicial review brought by AIMS and the BMPA against the FSA will mean hourly rates for official controls and enforcement must be quashed.
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NewsUpdated guidance published ahead of SPS agreement
Defra has published guidance on the upcoming sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, which it said would help businesses understand what they need to do to prepare.
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NewsGovernment urged to recognise the value of farm assurance
The second UK Farm Assurance Review monitoring report has been published, with commissioner Dr David Llewellyn recognising that there is still room for improvement.
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NewsPoultry board calls for reforms to planning framework
The National Farmers’ Union has launched a campaign aiming to support the UK poultry sector, while calling for Government to overhaul current planning framework.
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NewsNFU welcomes UK trade deal with GCC
The UK has secured a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, with UK exports of certain food products such as lamb to be tariff-free for Gulf partners.
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NewsMPs tour ABP UK demonstration farm
A group of MPs were taken on a tour of beef and lamb supplier ABP UK’s demonstration farm to learn about the field-to-fork journey.
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NewsPoultry report “manipulates” Defra data, claims BPC
A report from The Wildlife Trusts has claimed that there are “significant inaccuracies” in poultry data used to inform Government policies on land, manure and pollution management in England.
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NewsDefra rejects EFRA report recommendations on SPS transition period
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has responded to an EFRA Committee report, rejecting the recommendation to seek a transition period for farmers, growers and businesses affected by the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
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NewsUK-EU alignment could see single market rules in use
Government is reportedly preparing new legislation that it said could grant “sweeping powers” to pursue alignment with EU rules.
