All Government articles – Page 5
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NewsFarming is “part of the solution” to decarbonising UK economy, says NFU
NFU has called on UK Government to ally with industry over climate ambitions and food security as it is revealed that Defra has underspent £358 million over three years.
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NewsSAMW urges Government to boost Scottish livestock production
SAMW has warned that the rural landscape of Scotland will undergo significant change if the decline in cattle numbers isn’t addressed.
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NewsBMPA calls for "pragmatic, workable policies" in manifesto
BMPA has unveiled its Meat Industry Manifesto in response to a long-term trend of falling livestock numbers and a drop in abattoir numbers.
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NewsFood security report warns of “focusing too narrowly on agriculture”
A new report published by Policy Exchange has called for Government to urgently place food security at the heart of Industrial Strategy and plans for growth.
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NewsUK accession to CPTPP to “open up new opportunities”
UK Government has revealed that it will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnerships by 15th December 2024.
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News"Future of red meat in Scotland will depend on industry collaboration" - SAMW
The president of SAMW has said that the future strength and profitability of Scottish red meat production will depend on securing collaboration between industry, Government and regulators.
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NewsGovernment must uphold UK food self-sufficiency, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has called for UK self-sufficiency to be upheld “amidst global instability”.
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NewsNSA calls for urgent Government action on illegal sheep imports
NSA is calling for “decisive Government action” to address the rise in illegal sheep meat imports.
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NewsGovernment discusses “ambitious” new SPS Agreement
The Minister for the Constitution has said he hopes a new SPS Agreement will “ease the situation in terms of GB-NI trade”.
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NewsNI Government opens £46m grant for agri-food businesses
A £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative has been unveiled by Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy, aiming to support local agri-food processors.
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NewsASG seeks confirmation from Government of abattoir funding approval
The ASG has written to Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner to highlight the need to rebuild a network of small abattoirs across the UK.
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NewsPrime Minister makes Defra appointments
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Former Shadow Minister Daniel Zeichner MP as Minister of State for Defra.
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NewsNew Government must provide clarity on vet controls "as a matter of urgency"
Members of the meat sector have commented on the arrival of the new Labour Government following the results of the General Election. Organisations have called for additional support to industry, as well as clarity on border controls and EU labelling. Steve Reed OBE has been appointed Secretary ...
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NewsGovernment must provide "a well-functioning supply chain" says industry
Members of the UK food industry have called on Government to ensure policies on food security are prioritised ahead of the general election on Thursday 4th July.The letter underlined the importance of reducing non-tariff barriers with key trading partners to support UK food and drink within the global market.Signatories of ...
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NewsAIMS publishes 10 key asks of new Government
The Association of Independent Meat Wholesalers (AIMS) has outlined its 10 key asks of the incoming Government.AIMS called for greater focus on the meat industry, including increased funding for agri-livestock education.AIMS set out its asks from the meat and poultry sector ahead of the upcoming general election, advocating for policies ...
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News"There is an urgent need to stabilise our industry," says SAMW president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has outlined its top three priority objectives for the next year to ensure Scotland "retains its global status for quality red meat".Alan Brown, president of SAMW.SAMW said its top priorities were maintaining Scottish livestock numbers, maximising the domestic processing of quality red meat and ...
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NewsFSA director recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Director of operations at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Junior Johnson was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) as part of the 2024 King’s Honours celebrations.Junior Johnson, FSA head of operations, was made an OBE as part of the 2024 Honours List.Johnson, who was awarded his OBE for ...
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NewsUK pork producers gain access to Vietnamese market
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that UK pork producers will now have access to the Vietnamese market for the first time.AHDB said pork was the most popular meat in Vietnam.AHDB said Vietnamese authorities had given the go-ahead for selected pork sites across the UK to start ...
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NewsGeneral Election 2024: engagement with meat industry will be "crucial"
Meat industry trade bodies have highlighted the importance of engagement from officials with the sector ahead of the general election in July.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.On Wednesday 24th May Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the anticipated general election, which will be held on Thursday 4th July. The meat industry welcomed the ...
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NewsBTOM has "hidden and underpublicised" costs for meat industry - BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed that the impact of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) is "far from trivial", stating that the financial burden on importers is "significantly higher" than originally claimed.Peter Hardwick, trade policy advisor at BMPA: "These charges which, contrary to Defra's claims of ...
