Agriculture and environment
Agriculture and environment news from UK Parliament.

Secretary of State questioned on Government's 25 Year Plan
Environmental Audit Committee examines the Government's 25 Year Plan for the Environment
18 April 2018

Ministers questioned on shortages in the labour market
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from Home Office and Defra ministers
28 March 2018

Minister questioned on reducing nitrate pollution
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence from Defra and the Environment Agency
21 March 2018

Minister questioned on fisheries and agriculture by Committee
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 21 February at 10.30am
21 February 2018

The UK needs a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on plastic pollution
22 December 2017

Brexit impact on fisheries examined with industry experts
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee explores main challenges and opportunities for UK fisheries
13 December 2017

Minister questioned on UK progress on reducing F-Gas emissions
Environmental Audit Committee examines issues including options facing the UK after it leaves the EU
12 December 2017

Brexit impact on dairy, poultry and pigs industries
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions producer organisations and trade bodies
29 November 2017

How can we improve environmental policy after Brexit?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 28 November at 11.05am
28 November 2017

Brexit - Trade in food examined
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions farmers and producer organisations
01 November 2017

Minister questioned on environmental policy
Environmental Audit Committee questions Michael Gove on policy areas covered by the Committee
31 October 2017

Secretary of State for Environment faces questions on impact of Brexit
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 1 November at 11.30am
27 October 2017

Devolution and agricultural law after Brexit examined
Welsh Affairs Committee hears from lawyers on Welsh devolution and agricultural law
24 October 2017

How can the Government improve support for rural communities?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 17 October at 11.05am
17 October 2017

Can Defra and Natural England meet rural needs?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 18 July at 11.05am
18 July 2017