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Government Accused Of "Blind Optimism" Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans

Defra's post-Brexit payment plan for farmers is based on “blind optimism” and the lack of information is "concerning", according to a powerful committee of MPs.

24 Nov 2021 Environment

The growing appetite for alternative proteins

From green hydrogen to clean steel, much of the talk at the Glasgow COP was around innovation in energy, and bringing exciting new technologies into the mainstream. This progress is commendable, but it does not complete the net-zero puzzle.

03 Nov 2021 Environment

We cannot tackle climate change without moving away from large-scale industrial animal agriculture

For the next two weeks global leaders will be meeting at the COP26 conference in Glasgow. It is a time for governments to come together and set ambitious plans to tackle climate change and its causes.

Mobile UK’s landmark report highlights how 5G will be key to reaching net zero ahead of COP26

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19 Oct 2021 Environment

Mobile UK’s landmark report highlights how 5G will be key to reaching net zero ahead of COP26

5G technology must be recognised as an accelerator on the road to net zero.

15 Jan 2021 Environment

Scotland’s agriculture sector needs firm commitments if it is to deliver on ambitions

We must recognise, reward and support the high-quality food and drinks industries that underpin the Scottish economy and post-Covid recovery.

13 Jan 2021 Environment

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.

How dairy farming and fresh milk could entrench British-Qatari trade relations

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11 Nov 2020 Brexit

How dairy farming and fresh milk could entrench British-Qatari trade relations

Together, Qatar and the UK can help each other develop international trading networks in the post-Covid, post-blockade, post-Brexit world.

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13 Oct 2020 Environment

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.

23 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of our food supply chain

With both hunger and food waste simultaneously soaring during the pandemic, we need to ask serious questions about our domestic food supply

29 Jun 2020 Environment

NOAH welcomes establishment of Trade and Agriculture Commission

NOAH has welcomed the establishment of a Trade and Agriculture Commission, as announced by Liz Truss today.

29 Jun 2020 Environment

Vets must be at the heart of new Trade and Agriculture Commission, says BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the announcement from Trade Secretary Liz Truss that a new Trade and Agriculture Commission will be established. The advisory Commission will consider the policies that the UK Government should adopt in free trade agreements to make sure UK animal welfare and production standards are not undermined.

24 Jun 2020 Environment

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.

16 Jun 2020 Environment

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.

06 Jun 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.

07 May 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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