Rural crime
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on rural crime on 27 February 2025. The debate will be opened by Ben Maguire MP.
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill 2023-24
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 20 May 2024 (prior to the General Election). It makes it an offence to export livestock from or through Great Britain for slaughter outside the British Islands.
Flood risk management and funding
This briefing paper provides an overview of flood and coastal risk management in the UK, including which bodies manage risk, current policy on flood risk management, and how flood funding works.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the future of sheep farming
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 2.30 pm on Wednesday 4 September on the future of sheep farming. The debate will be opened by Joe Morris MP.
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Research Briefing
How do farming schemes in Wales and England compare?
How do Welsh and English farming schemes compare? This guest briefing by a House of Commons Library researcher was published by Senedd Research to explore the key similarities and differences of new farm support schemes.
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Are we on target for the environment?
Priority areas of air quality, biodiversity, resources and waste, and water have targets to improve the environment. However, many are considered “off-track”.
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Insight
New approaches to farm funding in England
New funding schemes aim to balance food production with protecting the environment, and are expected to be fully rolled out by 2027.
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Debate Pack
Debate on biodiversity loss
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 15 May on biodiversity loss. The debate will be opened by Caroline Lucas MP.
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Research Briefing
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill [2023-24]
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill makes provision to restrict the commercial importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets into the United Kingdom on grounds of animal welfare. The Private Member's Bill, introduced by Selaine Saxby, has its second reading on 15 March 2024.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the environmental impact of neonicotinoids and other pesticides
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 5 March on the environmental impact of neonicotinoids and other pesticides. The debate will be opened by Samantha Dixon MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on legal protections for hedgerows
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on 24 January on legal protections for hedgerows. The debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Research Briefing
Nutrient neutrality and housing development
The government announced plans to change Habitats Regulations which underpin nutrient neutrality. The amendments were rejected by the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
English farm statistics: challenges, farm types and regions
Farmers in England need to respond to inflationary pressures and changing agricultural funding schemes. This paper introduces these challenges and presents data on farms in England by type and by region.
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Research Briefing
Seasonal Worker visas and UK agriculture
Thousands of people come from overseas to work on UK farms every year. Does the Seasonal Worker visa scheme meet the needs of employers and protect the rights of workers?
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Debate Pack
Debate on Marine Protected Areas
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3.30pm on Tuesday 2 May on Marine Protected Areas. The debate will be opened by Chris Grayling MP.
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