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Agriculture, animals, food and rural affairs news from UK Parliament.

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EFRA Committee to hold evidence session on flooding
The session will explore how flooding risks and impacts are expected to change as a result of climate change, the deterioration of flood defence assets and other causes
16 February 2024
Biodiversity and endangered species discussed in Lords debate
Members consider sustainable farming and land management schemes. Catch up
26 January 2024
Threats to UK biodiversity at heart of Lords debate
Members discuss infectious disease threats to human, animal and plant health. Catch up
19 January 2024
MPs to quiz Government on outcome of UK’s annual fishing talks
The Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP, will be questioned on the latest fisheries negotiations between the UK and its nearby coastal partners
18 January 2024
EFRA Committee to explore careers and education in the land-based sector
On Tuesday 16 January, the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold its first evidence session in its inquiry into education and careers in land-based sectors
15 January 2024
Government reluctant to set clearer targets to spur woodland creation to meet ambitions for net zero
Government Response: Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals
15 December 2023
Committee writes to Defra on upcoming XL bully dog ban
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee writes to Defra Minister, the Rt Hon Lord Benyon
14 December 2023
Green spaces for urban places: How they improve life for people in built-up areas
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into urban green spaces at 14:30 on Tuesday 5 December
04 December 2023
Defra to be quizzed on pet welfare
The Rt Hon Lord Benyon, Minister of State at Defra and Marc Casale, the Deputy Director for Animal Welfare at the Department, will appear before the EFRA Committee
24 November 2023
Members of the House of Lords participating in a debate
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss solitary confinement in hospitals, agricultural fungicide, powered light vehicles, air travel for disabled passengers and educational technology in schools. Catch up
24 November 2023
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Dangerous dogs legislation to be debated by MPs
Dangerous dogs legislation to be debated by MPs
23 November 2023
Future of horticulture sector looks bleak without urgent steps to safeguard its future
Horticultural Sector Committee publishes its report 'Sowing the seeds: A blooming English horticultural sector'
06 November 2023
Government complacent over rural mental health
Committee publishes Government response to report Rural mental health
03 November 2023
Government falling short on protecting marine mammals
Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report, Protecting Marine Mammals in the UK and Abroad
31 October 2023
EFRA Committee to investigate animal import risks
EFRA Committee to investigate animal import risks, XL bully attacks and the proposed ban
13 October 2023
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