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The latest news, analysis and comment on the Agriculture Bill

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The radicalism of the Agriculture Act should work for farmers – but they will make their feelings known if not
Environment
By Lord Clark of of Windermere
The radicalism of the Agriculture Act should work for farmers – but they will make their feelings known if not
We can throw off the shackles of the CAP and devise an agricultural support system specifically tailored to Britain.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes important step for animal health and welfare as Government puts Trade and Agriculture Commission on legal footing
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed today’s (Sunday 1st November) announcement by Government that it will strengthen the remit of the Trade and Agriculture Commission, an important step that has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the veterinary profession and animal welfare organisations.
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy? Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?
With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets lament ‘severe blow for animal welfare’ as MPs vote against Agriculture Bill amendment on import standards
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded tonight (12 October 2020) after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted down in the House of Commons as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
The Conservatives cannot be trusted to protect British standards – they must be guaranteed in the Agriculture Bill
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
The Conservatives cannot be trusted to protect British standards – they must be guaranteed in the Agriculture Bill
The Conservatives’ refusal to put British standards into law will mean more cheap, low-quality food being imported and put our farmers livelihoods in serious jeopardy.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Government must listen as Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards voted through in the House of Lords, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed last night’s news (22 September) that a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted through in the House of Lords as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
New trade deals will give farmers global opportunities, without compromising our food standards
Environment
By John Lamont MP
New trade deals will give farmers global opportunities, without compromising our food standards
The opportunities of new trade deals gives our food producers and farmers the chance to sell their produce around the world whilst maintaining our own high food standards here in the UK.
In the House of Lords, the Agriculture Bill is creating rebellion and dissent on a large scale
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
In the House of Lords, the Agriculture Bill is creating rebellion and dissent on a large scale
The Conservative manifesto was clear on maintaining existing standards and that greenlights a rebellion by peers.
Inside the big Tory row over food standards as Boris Johnson eyes post-Brexit trade deals
Environment
By Sebastian Whale
Inside the big Tory row over food standards as Boris Johnson eyes post-Brexit trade deals
The debate over chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef has had a distinctly 19th Century feel to it, with combatants split into two camps: free traders and so-called protectionists. As Britain embarks on a new future as a free trading nation, which side will prevail? Sebastian Whale reports
Coronavirus has highlighted our food insecurity: the Agriculture Bill must not compromise standards
Coronavirus
By Daniel Zeichner MP
Coronavirus has highlighted our food insecurity: the Agriculture Bill must not compromise standards
The Government claims it won't compromise the UK’s food standards. So why has it refused to put that promise into the Agriculture Bill?
By passing the Agriculture Bill, we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable and resilient food system
Coronavirus
By Selaine Saxby MP
By passing the Agriculture Bill, we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable and resilient food system
The Agriculture Bill is more necessary than ever in the current context, as it will help to address some of the vulnerabilities in our food system that the Covid-19 crisis has exposed.
Leaked emails show top Treasury official said farming and fisheries 'not important' to UK’s future
Brexit
Leaked emails show top Treasury official said farming and fisheries 'not important' to UK’s future

A senior advisor to the Chancellor has said that the UK’s farming and fishing industries are “not critically important” to the country’s economy, it has been revealed.
Luke Pollard MP: 'Simply attaching the word Brexit means that the government can get away with things'
Environment
Luke Pollard MP: 'Simply attaching the word Brexit means that the government can get away with things'

The sole survivor of Labour’s pre-election Efra team, Luke Pollard has four major Bills plus a climate emergency on his radar. The new shadow environment secretary talks to Georgina Bailey about fisheries, his plans for a coastal renaissance and his determination to stop Brexit standards slipping.
The Agriculture Bill must categorically rule out imports of food produced to lower standards
Environment
By Daniel Zeichner MP
The Agriculture Bill must categorically rule out imports of food produced to lower standards

The Agriculture Bill cannot go forward without safeguards in place to protect British standards, preventing hormone-treated beef or chlorine-washed chicken from coming in and undercutting British farmers, writes Daniel Zeichner MP. 
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Environment
By NOAH
New Agriculture Bill recognises the value of animal health as a public good, but a joined-up approach is vital, says NOAH

NOAH welcomes the publication of the Agriculture Bill today and its recognition of the importance of measures to improve animal health and welfare.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
No mixed messages on animal welfare: Vets respond to introduction of Agriculture Bill

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
Farmers to be paid to protect the environment as ministers unveil 'landmark' post-Brexit agriculture plan
Environment
Farmers to be paid to protect the environment as ministers unveil 'landmark' post-Brexit agriculture plan

Farmers will be rewarded for protecting the environment and boosting access to the countryside, under plans for a post-Brexit agricultural system being introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
The UK deserves an Agriculture Bill that backs British farming
Economy
The UK deserves an Agriculture Bill that backs British farming

New legislation will affect farmers for decades to come. We need a UK-specific agricultural policy that champions environmental, animal welfare and food standards, writes Kerry McCarthy MP
We must put decarbonisation at the heart of agricultural policy
Home affairs
We must put decarbonisation at the heart of agricultural policy

Farmers are ready to rise to the climate challenge, but they can’t do it alone. We need an Agriculture Bill that provides support and certainty, writes David Drew MP
Our high standards of food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare must be protected after Brexit
Environment
By Lord Carrington
Our high standards of food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare must be protected after Brexit

Whilst the government has said it has no intention of allowing the UK’s high standards of production to be undermined after the UK leaves the EU, it has not been clear about how this will be delivered, writes Lord Carrington.