tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Minister of State (Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs)2025-04-02T15:07:17+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-trial-awards-quota-to-fishers-delivering-sustainability-and-growth2025-04-02T15:07:17+01:00New trial awards quota to fishers delivering sustainability and growthUK fishers demonstrating environmental, social, and economic benefits from quota use to be awarded additional quota.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/poultry-meat-marketing-regulations-to-be-amended-to-support-industry-through-bird-flu-outbreaks2025-04-02T14:21:00+01:00Poultry Meat Marketing Regulations to be amended to support industry through bird flu outbreaksPoultry meat marketing regulations amendedtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-seafood-makes-a-splash-in-vietnam-in-major-export-boost2025-04-01T10:20:15+01:00UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boostVietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/import-ban-of-cattle-pigs-sheep-and-deer-from-austria-to-protect-farmers2025-03-28T13:31:29+00:00Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep, and deer from Austria to protect farmersThe government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-detected-in-slovakia2025-03-22T12:59:09+00:00Foot and Mouth disease detected in SlovakiaThe UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the recent outbreaks in Europetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/leading-food-experts-join-government-food-strategy-to-restore-pride-in-british-food2025-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in British foodLeading figures across the food system have today joined the Government to advise on its food strategytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-faroe-islands-reach-agreement-on-fishing-opportunities-for-20252025-03-17T14:00:57+00:00UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 milliontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-farmers-in-sfi-schemes-as-government-successfully-allocates-sustainable-farming-budget2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Record farmers in SFI schemes as government successfully allocates sustainable farming budget�More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/import-ban-of-cattle-pigs-sheep-and-deer-from-hungary-and-slovakia-to-protect-farmers-after-foot-and-mouth-case2025-03-07T22:44:43+00:00Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep and deer from Hungary and Slovakia to protect farmers after foot and mouth caseImport ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-funding-for-rural-communities-set-out2025-03-04T15:39:17+00:00Government funding for rural communities set outRural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-increase-higher-level-stewardship-payments-and-re-open-capital-grants-offer2025-02-25T11:00:01+00:00Government to increase Higher Level Stewardship payments and re-open Capital Grants OfferThe government is increasing payment rates for those in existing Higher Level Stewardship and confirming the ELM standalone Capital Grants offer worth £45m in 2025/26 will re-open in the summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-ukraine-agree-cutting-edge-scheme-to-protect-food-security2025-01-20T00:00:00+00:00UK and Ukraine agree cutting-edge scheme to protect food securityThe Grain Verification Scheme will help track stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-introduces-import-ban-of-cattle-pigs-and-sheep-from-germany-to-protect-farmers-after-foot-and-mouth-case2025-01-15T15:32:26+00:00Government introduces import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to protect farmers after foot and mouth caseExports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibitedtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/statement-on-foot-and-mouth-disease2025-01-15T00:00:00+00:00Statement on Foot and Mouth DiseaseMinister Zeichner's opening statement on Food and Mouth Disease tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-protections-for-british-food-and-drink-in-japan2024-12-22T15:08:53+00:00New protections for British food and drink in JapanUK secures special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-secures-150000-tonnes-of-fishing-opportunities-in-negotiations-with-the-eu-for-20252024-12-11T17:29:29+00:00UK secures 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in negotiations with the EU for 2025The UK fishing industry will have access to 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities following the conclusion of annual fishing negotiations with the EU. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-pork-producers-to-bring-home-the-bacon2024-12-09T10:44:03+00:00British pork producers to bring home the baconMajor UK pork producers can resume exports to China as the government secures the end Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork exportstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-reaches-agreement-on-north-sea-fishing-opportunities-for-20252024-12-04T16:42:41+00:00UK reaches agreement on North Sea fishing opportunities for 2025The UK has reached an agreement with the EU and Norway on fishing opportunities in the North Sea and surrounding waters for 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pays-out-57-million-to-farmers-affected-by-flooding2024-11-28T11:47:15+00:00Government pays out £57 million to farmers affected by floodingOver £57 million paid out in last two weeks to farmers affected by 23/24 flooding tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/birth-defects-prevented-by-fortifying-flour-with-folic-acid2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00Birth defects prevented by fortifying flour with folic acidNew legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.