Coverage following British unprocessed pork exports to China resuming
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement that the government has secured the end of China’s Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork.
Farming
Statement on farming and agricultural property relief
There has been extensive discussion about the changes to Agricultural Property Relief, announced in the Budget on 30 October. The government inherited a £22 billion hole in the public finances, and we had to make difficult decisions at the Budget …
Inaccurate coverage on DEFRA’s budget
Prior to the budget announcement, The Guardian published an interview with Secretary of State, Steve Reed where they state that he said farmers and conservationists will have to “learn to do more with less” following speculation about deep budget cuts …
Coverage of Secretary of State, Steve Reed’s attendance at the Great Yorkshire Show
There has been significant coverage of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed’s first official visit since taking office at the Great Yorkshire Show. The Secretary of State met with farmers and stakeholders, including visits to the NFU and CLA stands. Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner also attended the event.
Coverage of Defra's expanded and improved SFI offer
There has been positive coverage in the media of Defra’s expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
Coverage of the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street
Following a package of new measures announced by the Prime Minister at the Farm to Fork summit, there has been widespread coverage across broadcast, national and trade media.
Coverage of the Government’s announcements at the NFU conference to support British farmers
There has been widespread coverage of the Prime Minister and Environment Secretary’s announcement on a range of new measures to ensure all farmers and producers are treated fairly Government underlines commitment to British farmers.
Support for farmers
Following recent coverage of farmer protests, this blog demonstrates government support of British farmers.
Coverage of UK farming schemes upgrades and plans to consult on food labelling
Blog on the coverage of our announcement on the biggest upgrades to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since Britain left the EU.
Inaccurate coverage on our farming budget
The Guardian has today published a piece claiming the government has broken its promise to English farmers by failing to spend the promised £2.4 billion a year on agriculture between 2021 and 2023.