tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP 2026-05-12T15:11:35+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-fertiliser-regulations-to-back-british-farmers-and-cut-pollution 2026-05-12T15:11:35+01:00 New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-seafood-goes-global-with-15-million-annual-boost 2026-04-22T11:08:06+01:00 British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/powering-the-farms-of-the-future-with-50-million-tech-investment 2026-04-14T13:06:45+01:00 Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment A dozen breakthrough technologies are set to reach farms faster, boosting productivity and sustainability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/132-million-uk-government-investment-open-to-the-fishing-and-seafood-industries-and-coastal-communities-across-england 2026-04-13T12:15:00+01:00 £132 million UK Government investment open to the fishing and seafood industries and coastal communities across England Fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities can now apply for funding through the relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), funded from the over £132 million committed to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund … tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supply-chain-fairness-groceries-code-adjudicator-to-move-to-defra 2026-04-07T11:11:34+01:00 Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra GCA sponsorship to move from DBT to Defra on 1 July 2026 to support a more joined-up approach to food supply chain fairness tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-opens-door-to-japans-14-billion-organic-market 2026-04-07T07:33:14+01:00 UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pupils-patients-and-public-sector-workers-to-prosper-through-local-food-procurement 2026-03-30T11:59:09+01:00 Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farming-and-food-leaders-unite-to-drive-growth-in-british-agriculture 2026-03-25T18:20:00+00:00 Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture Ministers and industry leaders convene first Farming & Food Board to drive profitability and put farm productivity at the heart of government. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-law-comes-into-force-to-protect-farm-animals-from-dog-attacks 2026-03-18T00:01:00+00:00 New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farm-tech-turbocharged-to-help-send-innovations-into-orbit 2026-03-04T09:30:03+00:00 Farm tech turbocharged to help send innovations into orbit Government turns to space and AI technology to drive farm growth, development and nature recovery tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultations-open-on-four-new-fisheries-management-plans 2026-02-10T10:14:20+00:00 Consultations open on four new fisheries management plans Fisheries management plans secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmer-productivity-boost-with-new-nutrient-planning-tool 2026-02-04T14:53:29+00:00 Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool A new nutrient planning tool has been launched to match nutrients to crop and soil need, cutting waste, supporting productivity, and protecting watercourses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/from-precision-bred-hemp-to-sunshine-tomatoes-215m-to-drive-farm-innovation-in-england 2026-01-31T00:01:00+00:00 From precision-bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England £21.5m is backing 15 England-wide projects to turn new crops and low-emission farm tech into ready-to-use tools that boost productivity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sheep-carcase-classification-rules-to-deliver-fairer-prices-for-farmers 2026-01-13T09:47:53+00:00 Sheep carcase classification rules to deliver fairer prices for farmers New rules mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcases come into force, bringing sector in line with beef and pork tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-improve-welfare-for-laying-hens-and-lambs 2026-01-12T00:01:00+00:00 New plans to improve welfare for laying hens and lambs New proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens and minimise pain during lamb castration and tail docking tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-secures-additional-8-million-in-valuable-fishing-opportunities-for-2026 2025-12-22T16:46:08+00:00 UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026 The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing prices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reynolds-farmers-central-to-britains-food-security-rural-economy-and-countryside 2025-12-18T09:00:00+00:00 Reynolds: Farmers central to Britain’s food security, rural economy and countryside New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unlimited-fines-for-dog-attacks-on-farm-animals 2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-management-plans-to-safeguard-fisheries-for-the-future 2025-12-16T15:53:20+00:00 New management plans to safeguard fisheries for the future Five new fisheries management plans published to maintain or restore valuable fish stocks at or to sustainable levels tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmers-lead-the-next-wave-of-greener-smarter-farming 2025-12-15T09:58:34+00:00 Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming New £2.3m fund backs 30 farm tech trials testing lower emission machinery, digital tools and peat-free compost to boost productivity and sustainability.