All Department for Environment and Food and Rural and Affairs (DEFRA) articles
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ArticleDr Clive Black: time for DEFRA's disbandment
In this powerful opinion piece, Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, argues that DEFRA is no longer fit for purpose and must be dismantled.
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ArticleTime for a UK food system industrial policy was yesterday, let’s press on!
Here, Dr Clive Black discusses the challenges the new Labour Government faces in addressing economic growth and food security in the UK. He argues for a more coordinated approach to the UK food system, proposing the creation of a dedicated Minister to oversee its evolution in a way that benefits ...
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NewsFSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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NewsEgg rules change in response to bird flu outbreaks
Eggs will no longer need to be labelled as barn eggs during mandatory housing measures in plans announced by Defra.
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NewsEnvironment Secretary backs “clearer labelling” for British produce
Steve Barclay, Environment Secretary, promises UK Government will “rapidly consult on clearer labelling” to tackle “unfairness created by misleading labelling and protect farmers and consumers”.
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NewsNew DEFRA Secretary appointed amid major government changes
Steve Barclay has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey stepping down.
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NewsGovernment lifts bird housing restrictions
The UK Government has lifted the mandatory bird housing rule for poultry and captive birds across England and Wales.