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News£60m Government funding put towards food system research centres
Funding of £60 million has been allocated by UK and Irish Governments to two new research facilities set to focus on food sustainability and climate change.Researchers from the UK and Ireland will work to secure the food system and combat climate change.As part of the Co-Centres Programme, in which researchers ...
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NewsCOP28: NFU calls on Government to support agricultural sustainability
The UK Farming Unions (NFUS, NFU, UFU and NFU Cymru) have called upon the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations, together with world leaders, to support a "sustainable and productive" future for agriculture.NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy.The Unions intend to help grow the UK's ability to produce climate-friendly food at ...
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NewsIndustry responds to Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement
The Chancellor presented his 2023 Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22nd November, reporting policies on tax relief, the living wage and a new Climate Change Agreement scheme.Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. | Image: UK ParliamentIt was announced that:The full expensing capital allowance would be made permanent after being temporarily introduced in the 2023 ...
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NewsUK attachés visit farms and meat processors to boost exports
Attachés from around the world have returned to the UK to meet with ministers, farmers and producers to unlock trade barriers and boost UK exports.The UK agri-food attachés with Minister Mark Spencer.Agri-food and drink attachés were welcomed to 10 Downing Street, preparing for a week of touring the UK visiting ...
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NewsGovernment urged to provide support and increase stability in food sector
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) urged Government to remain focused on the food supply chain, stressing to the Chancellor the importance of confidence and stability in the sector.Minette Batters, president of the NFU.Six months after the Farm to Fork Summit hosted by Number 10 in May 2023, NFU has called ...
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NewsNFU negotiates new energy efficiency target for poultry sector
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has announced that poultry and horticulture businesses will benefit from an extension to the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme after a new target period was negotiated by NFU Energy and the NFU with Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).NFU deputy president, Tom Bradshaw.Climate ...
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NewsSteve Barclay replaces Thérèse Coffey as Defra Secretary of State
Following the Conservative cabinet reshuffle, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Rt. Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey and Minister for Primary Care and Public Health Neil O'Brien have resigned.Steve Barclay, new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Image: UK Parliament.It was announced that Steve ...
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NewsFSA report urges Government to assess decline in vet roles
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing UK food standards throughout 2022.Heather Kelman, chair of Food Standards Scotland.Titled 'Our Food 2022: An Annual Review of Food Standards Across the UK', it is the second report since the UK left the EU and is ...
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NewsProjects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has said it is making £1 million available to support new projects which can help reduce ammonia emissions produced by livestock.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The focus of this Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is the agriculture sector in Wales. The challenge will aim to help businesses ...
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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 ...
