tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Daniel Zeichner MP 2025-06-09T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/poultry-meat-marketing-regulations-to-be-amended-to-support-industry-through-bird-flu-outbreaks 2025-04-02T14:21:00+01:00 Poultry Meat Marketing Regulations to be amended to support industry through bird flu outbreaks Poultry meat marketing regulations amended tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-seafood-makes-a-splash-in-vietnam-in-major-export-boost 2025-04-01T10:20:15+01:00 UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost Vietnam 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-farmers 2025-03-28T13:31:29+00:00 Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep, and deer from Austria to protect farmers The 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-slovakia 2025-03-22T12:59:09+00:00 Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the recent outbreaks in Europe tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-faroe-islands-reach-agreement-on-fishing-opportunities-for-2025 2025-03-17T14:00:57+00:00 UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025 UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-farmers-in-sfi-schemes-as-government-successfully-allocates-sustainable-farming-budget 2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 Record 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-case 2025-03-07T22:44:43+00:00 Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep and deer from Hungary and Slovakia to protect farmers after foot and mouth case Import ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-funding-for-rural-communities-set-out 2025-03-04T15:39:17+00:00 Government funding for rural communities set out Rural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding.