First lamb exports to USA in over twenty years
British lamb was sent to the USA for the first time in over twenty years on Saturday.
UK government backs seafood businesses with £1m boost to reach new and international markets
On Saturday 7th May, the UK government announced a £1m seafood export package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas. The package received coverage in Western Morning News and Fish Focus as well as international outlets, The …
US market to open doors to UK lamb from 2022
There has been widespread coverage in the Independent, Express, Evening Standard, City AM, the Scotsman, Press and Journal, as well as others, of our announcement that exports of British lamb to the US market can resume from next year after …
UK market access to Japan for poultry exports
There is positive coverage today of the news that the UK has secured market access to Japan for poultry exports.
UK and EU conclude agreement on catch levels for 2021
In today’s blog, we look at reaching an agreement on catch levels for 2021 with the EU.
Agreement in principle reached on fisheries for 2021
In today's blog we look at media coverage of an agreement being reached on fisheries arrangements for 2021.
Fisheries enforcement activity
In today's blog we look at recent media coverage of the frequency of at sea inspections of fishing vessels since the end of the transition period.
Moving agri-goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
In today's blog we look at the movement of agri-goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wednesday 14 February: Protecting the UK’s food and Antimicrobial Resistance and farming
On today's blog we discuss the future regulation of the UK's food and government actions to reduce the use of antibiotics in farming and animal feed.
Thursday 2 November: Chlorinated chicken, plastic litter
The Environment Secretary and International Trade Secretary addressed questions for MPS and Lords yesterday on chlorinated chicken, and Minister Coffey today helps launch a 'bottleship' to clear plastic litter from the canals and waterways around London's Canary Wharf.