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Meat sector to be targeted in vegan Rebellion protests
A series of protests targeting the meat industry are planned this week, as part of the wider Extinction Rebellion protests.…
Politics
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Back British Farming prominent at 2019 party conferences
The NFU said its presence during party conference season has provided a vital opportunity for in-depth discussion with policymakers, and…
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New Ministerial appointment at Defra
Somerset MP Rebecca Pow has become the latest member of the Defra Ministerial team, while Zac Goldsmith has been handed a…
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Defra publishes new pig welfare code
Defra has today published a new welfare code for pigs that delivers updated guidance to pig producers on how to practise…
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Call for evidence open on National Food Strategy
A call for evidence, which will inform its new National Food Strategy, set to be published in 2020, has been opened by…
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Prime Minister Boris ups the Brexit ante
The entry of Boris Johnson into Downing Street has dramatically shifted the Brexit narrative. Farmers are concerned about a no-deal…
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Australian authorities clamp down on farm activists
Australia is toughening up its laws against activists who target farms, with one minister warning that the ‘thugs and vigilantes’ have…
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RBST delighted to see George Eustice MP back at Defra
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) said it is delighted that George Eustice MP has returned to Defra as part…
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George Eustice returns to Defra
George Eustice has returned to Defra after quitting his Ministerial role at the Department earlier this year in protest at…
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Farming industry sets out priorities to the new Environment Secretary
Farm leaders have urged Theresa Villiers, the new Environment Secretary, to ensure the UK leaves the EU in a smooth…