The use of bee-killing pesticides in agriculture
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 1 February on the use of bee-killing pesticides in agriculture. The debate will be opened by Luke Pollard MP.
The use of antibiotics on healthy farm animals and antimicrobial resistance
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 18 January 2023 on the use of antibiotics on healthy farm animals and antimicrobial resistance. The debate will be opened by Virendra Sharma MP.
The cost of food
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 14 December at 4.45pm on the cost of food. The debate will be opened by Ian Byrne MP.
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Sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 December at 9.30am on the sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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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.
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Research Briefing
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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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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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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Research Briefing
Powers and protections for trees and hedges in the community
A briefing on powers to deal with issues caused by trees and hedges in the community and measures to protect them
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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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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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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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Support for farmers with the cost of living
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30 pm on Tuesday 12 July 2022 to consider support for farmers with the cost of living. The debate will be opened by Alicia Kearns MP.
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