Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill
This briefing provides an overview of the proposed measures in the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, along with background on the issues it aims to address.
Avian influenza outbreak
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall from 9.30-11am on Wednesday 30 November on the avian influenza outbreak. The debate will be opened by Sir John Whittingdale MP.
Avian influenza
In 2021-22, the UK has seen its worst ever outbreak of avian influenza as 'bird flu' spread rapidly through many species of wild birds and kept birds. The most serious type of avian influenza can cause sudden death in birds. Poultry flocks where disease is confirmed must be culled. This briefing explains the scale of the problem and Government policies to tackle it.
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Debate Pack
Support for British farming
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 November from 2.30-4pm on support for British farming. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.
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Research Briefing
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23
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Debate Pack
Levelling Up Rural Britain
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 9 November 2022 on "Levelling Up Rural Britain." The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Seasonal Worker visas and UK agriculture
Thousands of seasonal agricultural workers come from abroad to work on UK farms every year. Will they be allowed to get visas in future?
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Debate Pack
The National Food Strategy and food security
A debate on the National Food Strategy and food security has been scheduled for 27 October 2022. The debate will be opened by Esther McVey MP and Kerry MCarthy MP.
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Debate Pack
Agriculture in Sussex
A Westminster Hall debate on agriculture in Sussex has been scheduled for 4.30pm on Tuesday 25 October. The debate will be opened by Caroline Ansell MP.
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Debate Pack
Global food security
A Westminster Hall debate on global food security is scheduled for Wednesday 26 October 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Paulette Hamilton MP.
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Debate Pack
Post-Brexit fisheries management
A Westminster Hall debate on post-Brexit fisheries management has been scheduled for 1.30pm on Thursday 13 October 2022. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Research Briefing
UK Fisheries Statistics
Key statistics and trends in the UK fishing industry, including economic output, landings, employment, fleet size, and trade.
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Debate Pack
Debate on supporting local food infrastructure
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 1.50pm on Thursday 8 September 2022 on supporting local food infrastructure. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Peter Aldous MP.
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Debate Pack
The importance of agricultural and county shows to rural Britain
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on Thursday 21 July 2022 on the importance of agricultural and county shows to rural Britain. The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Richard Holden MP.
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Debate Pack
The effect of the war in Ukraine on UK farming and food production
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 20 July 2022 on the effect of the war in Ukraine on UK farming and food production. The debate will be opened by Christian Matheson MP.
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