Government urges food businesses to prepare for SPS agreement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out how the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement is expected to affect UK importers and exporters.
Defra commissions framework to improve food sector sustainability
A Data Sharing Infrastructure and governance model for the UK’s agri-food supply chain has been commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
NFU calls for “sensible approach” to SPS deal
The National Farmers’ Union has highlighted a need for a “sensible, phased transitional approach” to alignment with the EU as part of the future sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Government to phase out cages for laying hens by 2032
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced new proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens.
NFU calls for certainty over Defra EIP
The National Farmers’ Union has warned that Defra’s Environmental Improvement Plan leaves “unanswered questions” about how its goals align with food production.
