tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Daniel Zeichner MP 2025-08-04T12:31:39+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mexico-to-bite-into-best-of-british-pork-in-new-19m-deal 2025-08-04T12:31:39+01:00 Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new £19m deal Twelve businesses across England and Northern Ireland secure access to Mexico's rapidly expanding market tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/150-million-in-farming-grants-successfully-allocated 2025-08-01T13:30:01+01:00 £150 million in farming grants successfully allocated Government completes substantial investment in the future of farming as fairer approach to funding means more farmers than ever set to benefit from capital grants offer than in previous years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chair-of-the-marine-management-organisation-appointed 2025-07-30T11:30:31+01:00 New Chair of the Marine Management Organisation appointed Les Philpott will serve as Chair for a three-year term tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/food-minister-daniel-zeichner-good-food-cycle-speech 2025-07-16T11:58:23+01:00 Food Minister Daniel Zeichner: Good Food Cycle speech Speech by Food Minister Daniel Zeichner launching the Good Food Cycle at Darley Street Market in Bradford. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-good-food-cycle-to-transform-britains-food-system 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Government launches "Good Food Cycle" to transform Britain's food system  New "Good Food Cycle" framework serves up healthier eating, stronger food security and greener supply chains   tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cheers-as-argentina-grants-scotch-whisky-historic-protection 2025-07-03T10:41:00+01:00 Cheers as Argentina grants Scotch Whisky historic protection Scotch Whisky becomes the first international product to gain legal protection in Argentina as a Geographical Indication tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmers-backed-to-tackle-endemic-diseases-with-more-funded-vet-visits 2025-06-26T11:49:52+01:00 Farmers backed to tackle endemic diseases with more funded vet visits Government funded vet visits to now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm helping to support better health and profitability within the sector.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-supports-research-into-ukraine-soil-pollution 2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00 UK Government supports research into Ukraine soil pollution  Royal Agricultural University to benefit from Defra funding to research the impacts of pollution on Ukraine’s arable soil due to the war with Russia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-reopens-with-around-6-million-of-investment 2025-06-09T00:00:00+01:00 Fisheries and Seafood Scheme reopens with around £6 million of investment The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmers-to-get-fairer-deals-for-combinable-crops 2025-06-05T13:02:01+01:00 Farmers to get fairer deals for combinable crops New review aims to support fairer, more profitable deals for farmers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-funds-scheme-to-tackle-on-farm-drought-risk 2025-06-04T15:02:35+01:00 Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk Fully funded expert-led studies to assess water security on farms open for applications. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-international-risk-status-for-bse-downgraded-in-huge-boost-to-farm-sector 2025-06-02T13:26:10+01:00 UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30m-boost-for-farmers-leading-the-way-in-nature-restoration 2025-05-28T10:01:06+01:00 £30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration Thousands of farmers will get a payment boost for restoring habitats and protecting landscapes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chair-of-the-agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board-appointed 2025-05-21T10:08:39+01:00 New Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board appointed Emily Norton will start the role from 1 June tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/leading-food-experts-join-government-food-strategy-to-restore-pride-in-british-food 2025-05-16T14:42:55+01:00 Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in British food Leading figures across the food system have today joined the Government to advise on its food strategy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-million-equipment-and-technology-grants-to-boost-food-production-and-farm-profitability 2025-05-07T10:37:59+01:00 £50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-in-new-technologies-to-boost-food-security 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 Government invests more than £45 million in groundbreaking technologies to boost Britain's food security More funding for farmers to increase profits, boost food production and protect nature tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-extends-ban-on-personal-meat-imports-to-protect-farmers-from-foot-and-mouth 2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 Government extends ban on personal meat imports to protect farmers from foot and mouth 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 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-food-and-drink-delicacies-earn-protected-status 2025-04-07T14:54:10+01:00 Welsh food and drink delicacies earn protected status Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under UK Geographical Indication schemes tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-trial-awards-quota-to-fishers-delivering-sustainability-and-growth 2025-04-02T15:07:17+01:00 New trial awards quota to fishers delivering sustainability and growth UK fishers demonstrating environmental, social, and economic benefits from quota use to be awarded additional quota.