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More funding for farmers to increase profits, boost food production and protect nature
Ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products extended to cover all EU countries to safeguard the UK food system and farmers against foot and mouth disease
Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under UK Geographical Indication schemes
UK fishers demonstrating environmental, social, and economic benefits from quota use to be awarded additional quota.
Poultry meat marketing regulations amended
Vietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade.
The government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the recent outbreaks in Europe
Leading figures across the food system have today joined the Government to advise on its food strategy
UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million
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
Import ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease.
Rural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding.
The 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.
The Grain Verification Scheme will help track stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories.
Exports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibited
Minister Zeichner's opening statement on Food and Mouth Disease
UK secures special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan.
The UK fishing industry will have access to 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities following the conclusion of annual fishing negotiations with the EU.
Major UK pork producers can resume exports to China as the government secures the end Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork exports
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