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Farming Minister

Farm Safety Foundation Conference: Talking may be 'difficult for farmers' but mental health and safety are priorities

Mental Health

Farm Safety Foundation Conference: Talking may be 'difficult for farmers' but mental health and safety are priorities

Íæż½ã½ã and agricultural leaders from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland came together to discuss the importance of keeping safe on farms

clock 31 May 2024 • 7 min read
Farming Minister confirms intention to stand as a candidate at the next General Election

Politics

Farming Minister confirms intention to stand as a candidate at the next General Election

Sir Mark Spencer has held the Sherwood seat since 2010

clock 23 May 2024 • 1 min read
Government takes 'significant step' by supporting new livestock legislation

Legislation

Government takes 'significant step' by supporting new livestock legislation

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

clock 06 February 2024 • 3 min read
Farming Minister hopes for no more glitches as SFI launches

Politics

Farming Minister hopes for no more glitches as SFI launches

Íæż½ã½ã across England who claimed BPS will be eligible to apply for SFI 2023 online with some able to apply from September 18

clock 20 September 2023 • 3 min read
Conservative conference: Small abattoirs should benefit from earned recognition, says Farming Minister

Livestock

Conservative conference: Small abattoirs should benefit from earned recognition, says Farming Minister

Farming Minister Mark Spencer has said he will push for small abattoirs to be able to benefit from earned recognition in order to reduce veterinary presence.

clock 04 October 2022 • 2 min read