Agriculture
Agriculture news from UK Parliament.
What is the relationship between food production and public health?
Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 3 March at 10.40am
03 March 2020
How do we ensure a sustainable future for farming?
Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment takes evidence on Tuesday 25 February at 10.40am
25 February 2020
Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss dangers posed by pests and diseases
13 February 2020
Minister makes statement on flood response
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has updated the House on the Government's response to recent flooding
10 February 2020
Lords discusses net zero carbon emissions target
Members debate UK Fires report 'Absolute Zero'
07 February 2020
Have your say on the Agriculture Bill
Call for written evidence
04 February 2020
Lords EU exit regulations: 30 October
Animal welfare, agriculture, fisheries and rail safety on agenda
31 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 23 October
EU elections, plant health and movement of services under spotlight
24 October 2019
Vegetarian food names are already clear, agreed Minister
Defra Minister Zac Goldsmith responds to the EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee's letter about naming vegetarian foods.
16 October 2019
Defra's no deal Brexit preparations: Minister to give evidence
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 October at 10.00am
16 October 2019
Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss threat of pests and diseases to UK trees
04 September 2019
Post-Brexit agricultural funding must meet the needs of Scottish farming
Committee publishes its report on the future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit
31 July 2019
Veggie tubes proposal a misteak
EU Committee writes to Defra Minister about the mistake in the EU's 'veggie tubes' proposal
24 July 2019
Lords debates Sustainable Development Goals ahead of UN meeting
Peers consider economic, social and environmental challenges
11 July 2019
Application process sped up for agricultural workers
Home Office response comes following pressure from Scottish Affairs Committee Chair
14 June 2019