All Government articles – Page 5
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NewsDefra supports use of methane-suppressing feed to cut livestock emissions
Defra has committed to working with the farming and food industries to deliver further action to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products in England.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries. | Picture Source: UK ParliamentFollowing a call for evidence run jointly ...
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NewsNI vet strikes will take farmers "months" to recover from, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has stated that the impending strike action of Northern Irish vets and meat inspectors on Monday 30th October will take farmers months to recover from.Nick Allen, BMPA chief executive.During the five-day strike, no slaughter of cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry can take place across ...
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NewsScottish Ministers voice concern about agricultural policy in US trade deals
A letter addressed to the UK Government voicing the Scottish Government's concern over a US trade deal has been written by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Trade Minister Richard Lochhead.Richard Lochhead, Scottish Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade. | Photo credit: Scottish GovernmentThe letter stressed the importance of ...
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NewsAIMS 'disappointed' as meat sector roles missed off Shortage Occupation List additions
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) said it was "disappointed" that the Migration Advisory Committee have made the decision to not recommend butchers or poultry dressers be added to the Shortage Occupation List.Professor Brian Bell, chair of the Migration Advisory Committee.The completed 2023 review of the Shortage Occupation List ...
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NewsNFU to stress importance of backing British food at party conferences
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) will showcase the importance of political parties prioritising British food and farming at the 2023 party conferences.President of NFU, Minette Batters.The NFU will once again have a prominent presence at both the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester and the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Its ...
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NewsClimate Change Committee report encourages making vegan food "the default" in supermarkets
Meat industry trade bodies have responded to a report published by the UK Government’s advisors on climate change that recommends making plant based foods “attractive, accessible and affordable”, to steer customers towards making more plant-based purchases.The report suggested that plant-based products should be "the default" in supermarkets.The report, published by ...
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NewsPM 'scraps' meat tax policy idea in new plans for net zero
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that he is ruling out a proposed meat tax policy as part of his revised net zero plans.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak | Photo: No. 10 Downing Street.In a public address at 10 Downing Street on the evening of 20th September, the PM stated ...
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NewsGovernment must continue to work with industry on inflation, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has said that it is "vital" for Government to work with the food sector to help mitigate the effects of food inflation and to further slow inflation rates.Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that August was ...
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NewsNSA encouraged by Defra announcement on SFI and local produce
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is "encouraged" by Defra's announcement on Tuesday 12th September, which provided further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and backed industry calls to promote buying British produce. Therese Coffey, Secretary of Statefor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Image source: No.10 Downing ...
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NewsPM announces international food security summit to be held in the UK
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will host an international food security summit in November to support those hit by rising food prices.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | Photo: No.10 Downing Street.At the Delhi G20, Rishi Sunak stated that the UK would convene an international food security summit on ...
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NewsFrance drafts decree to restrict plant-based 'meat' labelling
The French Government has drafted a decree to restrict the naming of plant-based meat alternatives, after attempting to pass a similar policy in 2022.It has been noted that the ban does not include the word 'burger'.A decree to prohibit the use of names for plant-based foods usually used to designate ...
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NewsSteve Reed appointed new Defra Shadow Secretary
Croydon North MP Steve Reed has replaced Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Labour's cabinet reshuffle after McMahon stepped down due to health issues.Steve Reed replaces Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.Steve Reed MP | ...
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NewsLevelling the playing field must be the priority, says BPC
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has responded to the delay of the Border Target Operating Model (TOM), saying that the delay poses a "food safety risk, undercuts domestic production and amplifies the food inflation challenge".Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC).The BPC stressed that the cost of ...
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NewsIMTA calls on Government to engage with meat industry on TOM following delay
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) said that industry has been "left in limbo in recent months" between the publication of the Draft Target Operating Model (TOM) in April and the recent confirmation of further delays to TOM's introduction.Dan Soper, IMTA policy manager.Post-Brexit border controls on imports from the EU ...
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NewsOpen letter calling for supermarkets to spotlight British produce signed by 110 MPs
An open letter to UK supermarkets, which has been signed by 110 MPs, is calling for retailers to highlight British produce on their websites by creating a 'Buy British' section on online stores.Despite supermarkets already labelling in-store British products like meat, dairy, fish, fruit, vegetables and grains, MPs are calling ...
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NewsUK ovine embryos sent to US to open doors for British sheep market
The first UK ovine embryos have been shipped as part of the wider access win which has also enabled lamb exports to the United States, according to AHDB.AHDB hopes to see more ovine genetics trading in the future.The shipment was the culmination of a collaborative effort between the UK sheep ...
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NewsAmmonia capture tech in pig farming trial underway
Testing has begun as part of the PigProGrAm project which aims to reduce the environmental impact of emissions from livestock. Ammonia-harvesting technology was put in place at the pig farm running the trials.The programme aims to demonstrate a farm-focused solution for the harvesting of green ammonia from pig waste.The PigProGrAm ...
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NewsQueen's University and AFBI secure funding "to revolutionise UK livestock"
Two projects by the Queen’s-AFBI Strategic Alliance have secured funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), as part of an £11.5 million UK Government campaign to "revolutionise UK livestock" and improve animal health.The projects, both of which are partnerships between Queen’s University and the Agri-Food and Biosciences ...
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News"Grey areas" in veterinary guidelines remain ahead of December deadline
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) have called on Government to give the veterinary declaration guidelines top priority as it says time is running out for the new rules to be communicated to the industry.Qualified vets will be required to visit sites annually.In a blog post on its website, ...
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NewsAIMS calls for food terrorism to be on National Risk Register
The Government has stated that it has plans to build resilience to specific risks, including those detailed in the National Risk Register, which involve all areas of the food industry. By default, this includes the entire meat and poultry chain. However, it does not cover food terrorism, which trade organisation ...
