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Jamie Oliver awarded highest RSPCA Honour for farm animal welfare work
Jamie Oliver has been awarded the RSPCA Richard Martin Gold Award in recognition of his significant contribution to improving the welfare of farm…
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Farmers and industry figures in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2017
The Queen's Birthday Honours list has been released, recognising more than 1,000 people for commitment to public service. In the farming sector, main…
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Defra minister Gove 'breaks promise' on cheap food, says Farron
Outgoing Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has attacked new Defra minister Michael Gove for 'u-turning on cheap food'. During the referendum…
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Defra retains minesterial team following last week's government reshuffle
Following Theresa May's reshuffle after last week's general election, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ministerial team remains…
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RSPCA in turmoil after damning report by charity watchdog
An official charity watchdog has said the RSPCA is damaging public confidence because it is so badly governed. The animal charity, one of Britain's…
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NFU President sends open letter to Michael Gove
The National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond has written an open letter to new Environment Secretary Michael Gove to give him the wants and…
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Michael Gove named as new environment secretary at Defra following reshuffle
Michael Gove has been named the new environment secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in Theresa May's…
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NFU Potato Forum chairman and vice chairman are re-appointed
Alex Godfrey and Tim Papworth have been re-appointed as chairman and vice chairman respectively of the NFU Potato Forum. Whether it is crop…
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Scottish organic dairy farmer elected new chairman of OMSCo
A Scottish organic dairy farmer has been elected as the new membership committee chairman for the Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo). Murray…
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David Clarke to retire after 19 years at the helm of Red Tractor
David Clarke, the first ever chief executive of Red Tractor Assurance, is to retire after 19 years building the scheme from scratch. Launched in…
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