All Government articles – Page 8
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NewsBMPA urges policy makers to rethink immigration plan
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has responded to new Government immigration rules, highlighting that the rules may "spark a raft of Equal Pay Claims under the Equality Act 2010", as it says existing workers in the UK seek to be paid an equal salary for the same work as ...
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NewsAHDB levy increase gains stakeholder approval
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), industry stakeholders have demonstrated support for its proposed levy increase.Will Jackson, divisional director for engagement.The levy is planned to increase across all four sectors it supports - pork, beef and lamb in England, dairy in Great Britain and cereals and oilseeds ...
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NewsSmaller Abattoir Fund launches, providing grants across England
The Smaller Abattoir Fund has now been launched to provide grants to smaller red meat and poultry abattoirs in England. John Mettrick, chair of the Abattoir Sector Group.The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) said that the launch of the fund sends a "positive message" that the Government recognises small abattoirs are ...
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NewsNew NFU manifesto published ahead of next general election
Ahead of the next general election, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has urged all political parties to support policies which back British food and farming in its newly published manifesto.President of the NFU, Minette Batters.Research conducted by More in Common and commissioned by the NFU leads the manifesto, with the ...
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NewsCultivated meat research to receive over £2bn Government funding
The Government has unveiled its £2 billion engineering biology plan, which will see more funding put towards cultivated meat research in the UK.The Government has said it will put over £2 billion of funding towards researching cultivated meat, among other things.The Government's £2 billion plan will "harness the power of ...
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NewsJBS joins global coalition for low-carbon livestock production
Global meat producer JBS Global has become a signatory of the First Movers Coalition for Food. JBS has joined the First Movers Coalition for Food, as it said it is strengthening its commitment to drive global development in low-carbon livestock.The initiative, led by the World Economic Forum with support from ...
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NewsBack to Work Plan: Government "in danger of imposing blanket rules" on immigration
Responding to the Government's 'Back to Work Plan', Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), said that the UK Government is "in danger of imposing blanket rules to achieve arbitrary migration targets, without considering the very different labour requirements and challenges of different industries."Home Secretary James Cleverly. ...
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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 ...
