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    Skills Minister urged not to overlook food apprenticeships - FTC

    2024-04-16T00:00:00Z

    The Food and Drink Training & Education Council (FTC) has joined the Provision Trade Federation (PTF) in writing a letter to the Skills Minister, calling for food apprenticeships to be added to the next round of Standard reviews.Luke Hall MP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education. | Picture: UK ...

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    NFU Scotland unveils 2024 General Election Manifesto

    2024-04-12T00:00:00Z

    National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has launched its manifesto for the 2024 General Election, stating that it will prioritise better access to skilled workers and multi-annual funding.NFU Scotland politics team. L-R: Jonnie Hall, Beatrice Morrice and Al Walker.The manifesto was launched at West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry on the outskirts ...

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    Ministers appoint new AHDB board members

    2024-04-04T00:00:00Z

    UK Ministers have appointed two new board members of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Glen Nimmo and Graeme Jack, incoming AHDB board members.According to AHDB, Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo have been appointed as board members, with their terms running from 1st April and 10th April respectively, each for ...

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    Mark Spencer knighted for Parliamentary Service

    2024-04-02T00:00:00Z

    Farming Minister Mark Spencer has been awarded a Knighthood in a 'surprise' honours list unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries.Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Mark Spencer will receive a Knighthood for 'Public and ...

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    NSA urges new Welsh First Minister to rethink SFS

    2024-03-27T00:00:00Z

    The National Sheep Association (NSA) has continued to urge Welsh Government to rethink Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) as the new Welsh First Minister is appointed.Vaughan Gething, newly appointed Welsh First Minister.Vaughan Gething was appointed First Minister following a vote in Welsh Parliament, which NSA commented was a "vital opportunity" to ...

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    Government response to Australia meat export barrier is "disappointing"- BMPA

    2024-03-27T00:00:00Z

    The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has expressed disappointment with Government response to its letter regarding Australian meat exports.The deal does not require an Export Health Certificate to send Australian sheep meat to Britain.The organisation said that it had recently written to Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch MP regarding meat export ...

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    Farmers protest Government's "lack of support" outside Westminster

    2024-03-26T00:00:00Z

    Farmers took to the streets of London to protest a "lack of support" for British farmers and the role they play in UK food production.The demonstration ended up on the Government's doorstep.The 'go slow' protests, which were organised by Save British Farming and Fairness For Farmers, saw farmers drive their ...

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    Farmers urge MPs to support 'Buy British Bill'

    2024-03-18T00:00:00Z

    The 'Buy British Bill' has reached its Second Reading in the House of Commons as the National Farmers' Union (NFU) urges Government to support it.David Exwood, NFU deputy president.MP for Rotherham Sarah Champion’s Private Member’s Bill - Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) - was developed in partnership with the ...

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    Vets require support from Government to ensure food security - FSA

    2024-03-14T00:00:00Z

    In response to the shortage of vets in the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has given evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) about the implications of such shortages.Emily Miles, FSA chief executive.Giving evidence to EFRA in a hearing, FSA CEO Emily Miles said: “Our Official ...

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    QMS levy increase gains Ministerial approval

    2024-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced that Scottish Ministers have approved an increase in QMS' levy rates following "extensive consultation" with industry stakeholders and levy payers.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.The QMS board had previously requested that Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, approve an increase ...

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    BMPA demands "urgent" meeting with Minister on impending immigration changes

    2024-03-13T00:00:00Z

    The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has once again written to Government regarding the new £38,700 immigration rule, reporting a "sense of desperation" among UK meat companies.Tom Pursglove, Minister of State for Legal Migration and Delivery. | Picture credit: UK Parliament.BMPA highlighted that the Government was "ploughing ahead with this ...

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    Method of production labels on meat products backed by Government

    2024-03-12T00:00:00Z

    A consultation has been launched by the UK Government that sets out proposals to require ‘method of production’ labelling on pork, chicken and eggs. Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has backed the labelling plans. | Image: UK Parliament.The labels would include a mandatory five-tier ...

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    SFS plans demonstrate "complete lack of understanding", says NSA

    2024-03-11T00:00:00Z

    The National Sheep Association (NSA) Cymru / Wales Region has submitted a detailed response to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation in Wales, outlining "the urgent need for an overhaul to the current proposals and to recognise the value of Welsh food across the supply chain."NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA ...

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    Mixed response from industry following Chancellor’s 2024 Spring Budget

    2024-03-07T00:00:00Z

    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the 2024 Spring Budget, reporting a projected fall below target in inflation in the coming months and a reduction in the national insurance contribution rate.Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. | Image courtesy of Creative Commons.In response, a spokesperson for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) said: ...

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    Ministers celebrate Irish Beef receiving PGI status

    2024-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Ministers of the Irish Government have hosted an event in Donegal to mark the registration of Irish Grass Fed Beef as an all island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).The PGI award is given to products from a specified geographical area and have particular features attributable to that area.Minister for Agriculture, Food ...

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    Kent farmers demand Government prioritise British produce

    2024-03-04T00:00:00Z

    Kent farmers have protested foreign imports of food in supermarkets, leading a "go-slow" protest through Canterbury.As part of the protest, tractors held up traffic around the city of Canterbury.The farmers led a convoy of farming vehicles through Canterbury city centre on Sunday 3rd March 2024, displaying signs reading "No Farmers, ...

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    Next steps for Sustainable Farming Scheme outlined by Welsh Government

    2024-02-28T00:00:00Z

    First Minister Mark Drakeford and Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths have set out some potential next steps regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), stating that the incoming First Minister should "consider in detail the pace of implementation of SFS".Mark Drakeford, Welsh First Minister. | Photo credit: Welsh Government.In a written ...

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    UK GI meat products gain protection in Japan

    2024-02-27T00:00:00Z

    The Government has announced that Japan and the UK have finalised protection for almost 40 British food and drink products, including Scotch Beef and Welsh Lamb, as a means to safeguard against imitation.Greg Hands, Trade Policy Minister. | Photo credit: UK Parliament.A total of 37 Geographical Indications (GIs) will gain ...

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    BMPA warns immigration rule will "stoke food price inflation"

    2024-02-26T00:00:00Z

    The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly once more in order to outline the damage the Government's new £38,700 immigration rule will inflict, warning Government that the rule will "stoke food price inflation".Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).The letter highlighted ...

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    Welsh Government lifts ban on chicken and turkey gatherings

    2024-02-20T00:00:00Z

    Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, has announced the Welsh Government has lifted the ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys.Gatherings of Galliforme birds such as chickens, turkeys and pheasants will now be permitted, as long as organisers meet the requirements of a ...