This report, published by DEFRA, summarises the work that is underway by different livestock sectors to deliver greater sustainability; provides an overview of industry and government progress and activity of relevance to livestock stakeholders; and...
Poorer families in Britain have cut the amount of fruit and vegetables they buy by almost a third to consume little over half the recommended five portions per day. Households in the lowest income bracket consistently bought smaller and smaller...
Defra are requesting research proposals for two projects around Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering (GBS). The GBS covers sustainable sourcing, nutrition and efficiency in catering operations, including waste and energy efficiency....
Defra has launched a £20m ‘Farm and Forestry Improvement’ fund as part of its revisions to the Rural Development Programme for England. Open for grant applications of between £2,500 and £25,000, the scheme will focus on themes including nutrient...
The European Commission has published its plans to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2013. Among the measures suggested, it includes proposing to spend 30% of direct payments specifically for the improved use of natural resources....
Defra is advising manufacturers to only include use-by and best-before dates and remove sell-by and display-until labels, which relate to stock rotation. The guidance has been introduced as part of an approach to reducing food waste. According...
In 2009, Defra joined forces with Ademe (French Environmental and Energy Management Agency) to sponsor the development of a collaborative LCA website with the technical support of the EU’s Joint Research Centre.
Defra is calling for proposals on food growing in schools, fruit and vegetable demand, and improving environmental and economic performance in the food chain.
A major new study, the first European Nitrogen Assessment (ENA), has found that nitrogen pollution is costing each person in Europe around £130 - £650 (€150 – €740) a year.
