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05 Jun Environment

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

13 May Coronavirus

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?

13 May Coronavirus

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.

Farmers cannot be the forgotten heroes of the coronavirus pandemic

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07 May Coronavirus

Farmers cannot be the forgotten heroes of the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has amplified the uncertainty and fragility of the conditions within which farmers operate.

02 May Coronavirus

Now is the time to rethink, reset and rebuild our food supply from the ground-up

By supporting the development of local processing capabilities, we can help build a stronger local economy where people can buy local produce more directly.

27 Apr Coronavirus

Despite a strong community spirit, Covid-19 is exposing real challenges in our rural areas

From a concentration of jobs in key employers to a lack of connectivity, the coronavirus crisis has exposed starkly the rural/urban divide

Vegan law is the most effective way to save lives, prevent future pandemics and mitigate global warming

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20 Apr Coronavirus

Vegan law is the most effective way to save lives, prevent future pandemics and mitigate global warming

Vegan Law means banning all animal related industries and divert all subsidies to plant-based agriculture & the manufacturing of plant-based food, and educate everybody on WHY it’s essential. We truly appreciate your valuable time in reading this urgent message from Supreme Master Ching Hai.

20 Apr Coronavirus

How is Covid-19 affecting people’s ability to feed themselves and their families?

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee have launched a new online survey, asking members of the public to share their experiences of accessing food during the pandemic.

26 Mar Coronavirus

EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn

Crops could be “left to rot” in fields as coronavirus travel restrictions lead to a shortage of seasonal workers, MPs have warned.

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09 Mar Environment

Weiner get a sausage dog? Worried vets lay out the long and low of dachshund health issues after Crufts win

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging anyone thinking about bringing home this increasingly popular breed to be aware of the spinal issues that dogs bred to have a long and low body type can suffer from, and to speak to their vet for tailored advice.

09 Mar Home affairs

Luke Pollard MP: We must act now to protect Britain’s shellfish industry

Uncertainty over Brexit and delays at the border will mean the shellfish sector suffers particularly badly, writes Luke Pollard MP

09 Mar Home affairs

Budget to include record £5bn broadband investment for most difficult to reach areas

The Budget is set to include a record £5billion investment to roll out the next generation of broadband in the most difficult to reach areas.

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05 Mar Environment

Vets welcome ‘significant’ step in the right direction in fight against bovine TB in England

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Defra’s response today (5 March 2020) to the recommendations set out by the 2018 Godfray Review as a significant step in the right direction in the fight against bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England.

01 Mar Brexit

Post-Brexit trade talks could collapse over fishing rights, French minister warns

Talks over Britain's post-Brexit relationship with the EU could collapse if the bloc is not given access to UK waters, a top French minister has warned.

01 Mar 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.

23 Feb Brexit

Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' if a UK-EU trade deal can be struck this year

French President Emmanual Macron has said he’s “not sure” that an UK-EU trade deal can be reached by the end of the year.

How we can make the UK a world leader in AgriTech

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17 Feb

How we can make the UK a world leader in AgriTech

The UK won’t become a world leader in AgriTech without a central site to foster the commercialisation of ideas, explains SmithsonHill.

Are there plenty more fish in the sea for the EU?

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14 Feb Environment

Are there plenty more fish in the sea for the EU?

As the Government's landmark Fisheries Bill passed through the House of Commons this week, Dods Monitoring's Tessa Corina considers the future for the Common Fisheries Policy.

Vets and government can make the UK the world leader in animal health and welfare - Rural Minister

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07 Feb Environment

Vets and government can make the UK the world leader in animal health and welfare - Rural Minister

Speaking at the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) annual London Dinner, Lord Gardiner, Minister for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, highlighted the Government’s close working relationship with the veterinary profession in establishing the UK as the world leader in animal health and welfare.

Vets play diverse roles in society, we need to be a more inclusive profession – BVA President

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04 Feb Environment

Vets play diverse roles in society, we need to be a more inclusive profession – BVA President

Last Autumn, Daniella Dos Santos was appointed President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). With a diversity focussed agenda for the year ahead, PoliticsHome recently spoke with Daniella to learn more about her plans for her Presidency.

04 Feb Communities

We face an impending crisis as free-to-use ATMs are being increasingly cutback across the UK

The closure of over 3,000 banks across the country makes it more vital than ever to have free ATMs, particularly in rural communities, writes Lord Naseby.

03 Feb Brexit

EXPLAINED: What are Britain and the EU going to row about now that Brexit is 'done'?

Behind the rhetorical flourishes, Britain and the EU are gearing up for a major tussle over a post-Brexit trade deal. Matt Honeycombe-Foster digs into the detail

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03 Feb Environment

High animal health and welfare standards must not be compromised by future trade deals

Daniella Dos Santos, President of the BVA, has responded to Daniel Zeichner MP.

03 Feb Environment

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.