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Farm antibiotics increasing the threat of untreatable human diseases - 17/11/2011
A new report Case Study of a Health Crisis finds there has been an alarming rise in new farm superbugs, especially MRSA and E. coli that are passing to humans.
A new report Case Study of a Health Crisis finds there has been an alarming rise in new farm superbugs, especially MRSA and E. coli that are passing to humans.
London's food creates more greenhouse gas than all London's households - 05/02/2009
A Greater London Authority report on greenhouse gas emissions finds that food consumption in the capital accounts for 19 million tonnes of greenhouse gases per year.
A Greater London Authority report on greenhouse gas emissions finds that food consumption in the capital accounts for 19 million tonnes of greenhouse gases per year.
Gordon Brown urged to tackle supermarkets on food waste - 07/07/2008
Food campaigners urged supermarkets to stop promoting unneccesary food purchases, following the Cabinet Office review of food policy, published today.
Food campaigners urged supermarkets to stop promoting unneccesary food purchases, following the Cabinet Office review of food policy, published today.
Heinz challenged to drop 'phoney' Farmers’ Market claims - 25/01/2008
An alliance of consumer groups and environmental organisations are calling on the food giant Heinz to drop its “phoney” environmental claims in a recent £1.6m advertising campaign.
An alliance of consumer groups and environmental organisations are calling on the food giant Heinz to drop its “phoney” environmental claims in a recent £1.6m advertising campaign.
Agricultural Trade Reform, Subsidies and the Future of Small and Family Farms and Farmers - 27/09/2004
This report is the result of a survey conducted for the U.K. Food Group / Sustain Working Group on Trade and Agriculture.
This report is the result of a survey conducted for the U.K. Food Group / Sustain Working Group on Trade and Agriculture.
EU Member state implementation of CAP Mid Term Review. - 03/04/2004
Working briefing on European Member States implementation plans for CAP Reform 2004.
Working briefing on European Member States implementation plans for CAP Reform 2004.
CAP Reform in the UK - an overview - 03/03/2004
This briefing has been produced to provide Sustain and UK Food Groups members with some detailed background of the implementation of CAP reforms announced recently in England (other UK plans are also outlined).
This briefing has been produced to provide Sustain and UK Food Groups members with some detailed background of the implementation of CAP reforms announced recently in England (other UK plans are also outlined).
Sustain/UK Food Group interim response to the UK DEFRA Consultation on the CAP Sugar Regime - 08/01/2004
Response to the UK DEFRA Consultation on the CAP Sugar Regime
Response to the UK DEFRA Consultation on the CAP Sugar Regime
Sustain/UK Food Group response to DEFRA consultation on Options for Reform of the CAP - 11/08/2003
Response to DEFRA consultation on Options for Reform of the CAP
Response to DEFRA consultation on Options for Reform of the CAP
Sour subsidies – £11 billion on unsustainable milk policies - 19/06/2003
How is it that we, Europeans spend around €16 billion (£11billion) in supporting the European dairy industry, yet in so many ways the dairy system has broken down?
How is it that we, Europeans spend around €16 billion (£11billion) in supporting the European dairy industry, yet in so many ways the dairy system has broken down?
Open Letter to Secretary of State for DEFRA Margaret Beckett MP on weaking CAP reform proposals - 17/01/2003
Open Letter to Secretary of State for DEFRA Margaret Beckett MP on weaking CAP reform proposals
Open Letter to Secretary of State for DEFRA Margaret Beckett MP on weaking CAP reform proposals
DEFRA Food and Farming strategy - Picks the cherries, avoids grasping nettles - 12/12/2002
The Government has failed to deliver a clear and integrated strategy for a sustained and sustainable farming future in its Strategy launched today (12 December 2002).
The Government has failed to deliver a clear and integrated strategy for a sustained and sustainable farming future in its Strategy launched today (12 December 2002).
Background Briefing 2: The Common Agricultural Policy: Options for reform and their potential impact - 15/08/2002
The UK Food Group and Sustain are calling for a more sustainable and equitable agricultural policy for the European Union.
The UK Food Group and Sustain are calling for a more sustainable and equitable agricultural policy for the European Union.
Briefing for the World Summit on Sustainable Development: Johannesburg 2002 - 30/07/2002
Briefing for the World Summit on Sustainable Development: Johannesburg 2002
Briefing for the World Summit on Sustainable Development: Johannesburg 2002
Farm policy reforms are not enough - say 14 major public interest groups - 08/07/2002
Farm policy reforms are not enough - say 14 major public interest groups
Farm policy reforms are not enough - say 14 major public interest groups
The CAP doesn’t fit: Sustain and UK Food Group recommendations for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy - 08/07/2002
The CAP doesn’t fit: Sustain and UK Food Group recommendations for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy
The CAP doesn’t fit: Sustain and UK Food Group recommendations for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy
Sustain response to 'Sustainable Food and Farming consultation document' - 19/06/2002
Sustain response to 'Sustainable Food and Farming consultation document'
Sustain response to 'Sustainable Food and Farming consultation document'
Response to the consultation document on the Future of Farming and Food - 01/01/2002
Response to the consultation document on the Future of Farming and Food
Response to the consultation document on the Future of Farming and Food
World Trade Organisation and Food Security - 12/12/2001
World Trade Organisation and Food Security
World Trade Organisation and Food Security
EFRA Committee Future of UK Agriculture: farming beyond subsidies - 01/01/2000
Response by the Joint Agriculture and Trade working Party of Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming and the UK Food Group.
Response by the Joint Agriculture and Trade working Party of Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming and the UK Food Group.
Rural White Paper consultation (1999): Sustain Agriculture Policy Working party response - 12/12/1999
Rural White Paper consultation (1999): Sustain Agriculture Policy Working party response
Rural White Paper consultation (1999): Sustain Agriculture Policy Working party response
Agenda 2000 consulation (1999): Sustain Agriculture Policy Working party response - 12/12/1999
Sustain Agriculture Policy Working Party response to MAFF Agenda 2000 Consultation September 1999 on The Rural Development Regulation and Cap Regimes.
Sustain Agriculture Policy Working Party response to MAFF Agenda 2000 Consultation September 1999 on The Rural Development Regulation and Cap Regimes.
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