All Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) articles
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NewsDefra urges food and farming businesses to prepare for EU SPS trade deal
UK Government urges food and farming businesses to prepare for UK-EU SPS agreement aimed at cutting red tape and boosting trade.
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NewsNearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains.
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NewsGovernment backs farmers with £345 million productivity and innovation funding
Government unveils major funding package accelerating farm innovation, productivity and resilience to strengthen profitability and support more affordable food long term.
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News£3m BBSRC and Defra funding to accelerate healthier UK food innovation
New £3 million UK programme will unite bioscience and industry to accelerate healthier, sustainable food products and processing innovations.
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ArticlePlastic chewing gum: a hidden health threat to young consumers
Despite acknowledgement of the negative environmental impact of discarded gum, impacts on health have largely gone unreported. Here, Cuong Cao from Queen’s University Belfast and founder of Nuud Keir Carnie relay startling study results quantifying the levels of microplastics leached into the body from these polymer gums, highlighting the need ...
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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NewsUK trade attachés unlock £100m export boost for British food and drink producers
British food and drink producers secure nearly £100 million in new export opportunities as trade barriers fall across key global markets.
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ArticleBritain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.
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New study highlights demand for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products
A new study reveals strong consumer support for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products, as the UK prepares its upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy.
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ArticleThe Government’s upcoming animal welfare strategy must confront the hidden cruelty in the UK egg industry
Public Affairs Lead at the Vegetarian Society and fervent animal advocate Jenny Canham shares some home truths about the UK’s egg production industry and the simple steps that companies can take to raise animal welfare standards.
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ArticleThe UK Government needs to value its food system
Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, delivers a blunt assessment of the UK Government’s failure to value its food system, warning that without serious change in policy and mindset, Britain risks undermining its own food security.
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NewsUK pork gains access to Mexican market in £19m export deal
Twelve UK pork processing sites gain approval to export to Mexico in a £19 million deal following eight years of trade negotiations.
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NewsGovernment unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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Government grants £13.6m to charities to redistribute surplus food waste
Charities awarded £13.6 million Government grant to rescue 19,000 tonnes of surplus farm food and combat food insecurity across England.
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NewsUK and US agree historic trade deal: implications for food industry
The UK and US have struck a historic trade deal, reshaping food exports and standards with lasting impact on agriculture sector.
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Time to stockpile the tins of spam
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the UK's national food security is at breaking point - will we heed history’s lessons or face crisis?
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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NewsStrawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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NewsUK poultry exports return to South Africa after eight-year ban
The UK has regained access to the South African poultry market after an eight-year ban, paving the way for up to £160 million in trade over the next five years.
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NewsAfrican swine fever outbreak in Europe prompts UK pork import ban
Immediate measures have been introduced to protect pig farmers and the industry from an ASF outbreak.