Agriculture and environment
Agriculture and environment news from UK Parliament.
MPs debate ban on snares
On 21 July MPs will take part in a Chamber debate on a motion on a ban on the manufacture, sale, possession and use of snares
19 July 2016
More action required to protect UK soil health
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on soil health
02 June 2016
Councils and farmers discuss flood prevention methods
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from local representatives on flood prevention methods
27 April 2016
Soil health examined with environment representatives
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence on the state of the UK's soil
02 March 2016
Westminster Hall debate on offshore oil and gas industry
Backbench Business debate on offshore oil and gas industry on 3 March in Westminster Hall.
24 February 2016
Secretary of State gives evidence on work of Defra
EFRA Committee questions Elizabeth Truss on flood recovery and Common Agricultural Policy
26 January 2016
European Commission responds to 'Green Card' on food waste
EU Select Committee publish Commission response to 'Green Card' on Food Waste
20 November 2015
Farmgate prices impact on agricultural industry explored
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee takes evidence from farming representatives
28 October 2015
Biotechnology and science policy experts give evidence on GM insects
Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 13 October at 10.40am
09 October 2015