Better protection for workers from criminal gangmasters
Vulnerable workers will be better protected from criminal gangmasters under plans to clamp down on unscrupulous operators, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.
24 May 2012
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RPA appeals panels will continue
The Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) Independent Agricultural Appeals Panels will continue to operate, Farming Minister Jim Paice announced today, after a review found they were a valued service for the farming industry. The body makes recommendations to Ministers on appeals against the RPA’s decisions on Common Agricultural Policy payment claims. As part of the wider [...]
22 May 2012
Management of fishing quotas to be devolved
All four nations within the UK will be given greater power to manage their own fishing quotas following an agreement that has just been reached, Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon announced today. Under the agreement, the UK, Scottish and Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive will each be allocated shares, agreed annually, of UK fish [...]
18 May 2012
- Chinese take away British pork 18 May
- Jim Paice in China – diary of a trade mission 17 May
- UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China 17 May
- Somerset and Devon showcasing new opportunitines in rural business 17 May
- Nineteen areas move out of drought 11 May
- Defra announces five members of the Natural Capital Committee 11 May
- Prior Information Notice – Administration of future CAP schemes 9 May