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Welsh Leeks protection in the media

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 30 November 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today we are looking at our new protection for Welsh Leeks.

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First lamb exports to USA in over twenty years

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 October 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

British lamb was sent to the USA for the first time in over twenty years on Saturday.

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Sussex wine to receive protected status

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 June 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories
Two people drinking Sussex wine in a field.

Today we are looking at the announcement that Sussex wine will be designated as a UK Geographical Indication (GI).

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EU recognition for UK organics sector

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 4 December 2020 - Categories: Weekly stories
An image of various seasonal vegetables in front of a basket

In today’s blog, we look at recent coverage on the UK organics sector

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Open Farm Sunday and a bumper year for Sussex vineyards

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 6 June 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Ridgeway Vineyard from the air

Today we're looking at coverage around Open Farm Sunday and a bumper year for Sussex vineyards.

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Minister Rutley visits Macclesfield Forest

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 1 March 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Minister Rutley standing next to a member of Forest Distillery holding a bottle of gin.

We look at Minister Rutley's visit to Forest Distillery – a family-run business producing unique gin and whisky made with local foraged and organic ingredients.

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Environment Secretary vows to protect high farming standards

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 19 February 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
An image of Environment Secretary Michael Gove standing on a stage speaking with a projection of himself on the wall behind.

The Environment Secretary addressed stakeholders at the annual NFU Conference. Speaking alongside NFU President Minette Batters, he reiterated our commitment to maintain high standards of food production, animal welfare and environmental standards as the UK leaves the EU.

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