Activist group appeal dismissed by High Court, says BPC
Claims from an activist group that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called “fast-growing” chickens have been dismissed by the High Court.
Government says commitment to farmers is “steadfast”
Government has announced that during the first week of December, it injected more than £343 million into the rural economy to benefit over 31,000 farmers.
Defra publishes 2024 UK Food Security Report
Defra has published its UK Food Security Report 2024, reporting that extreme weather events continue to have a “significant effect” on domestic production.
Defra confirms Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025, with 43,000 visas available for horticulture workers.
Defra halts implementation of ‘not for EU’ labelling
Defra has announced that it will not proceed with the introduction of ‘not for EU’ labelling in Great Britain.
