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We're a cross-party group of @HouseOfCommons MPs holding @DefraGovUK and its associated bodies to account. See what we are working on 👇

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This week, we visited @harperadamsuni to learn more about their cutting edge agritech research and speak to students about the future of the farming workforce.
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In our session held at @harperadamsuni in Shropshire, Dr Rob Williams, President of the @BritishVets told us about the wide range of societal benefits provided by the work of vets, which more than justify the costs needed to train up new veterinarians.
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The EFRA Committee is launching a newsletter! To keep up to date with what we’re up to in Parliament and beyond, please email efranewsletter@parliament.uk with the subject 'subscribe'. 🐑🚜🌳🚰
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“I am delighted that we helped secure visas for sheep shearers. Without proper planning and a strategy to address shortages this problem will recur annually" @amcarmichaelMP @DefraGovUK and @ukhomeoffice have extended overseas shearing visas, following our questions last week👇
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Dr @TonyJuniper, Chair at @NaturalEngland told us that environmental protection has been registered at the highest level across government, and economic growth and nature protection are equal priorities.
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Today, we asked @DefraGovUK's permanent secretary whether the delay in publishing their roadmap could be behind some of the failures of the department 👇
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Tomorrow at 10am we’re questioning the new Permanent Secretary, Paul Kissack, on perceived shortcomings at @DefraGovUK. We’re looking at delays to strategy documents, fragmented policy‑making, and communication issues with stakeholders. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26131/fo…
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Committee Member @TerryJermyMP asked our Chair @amcarmichaelMP if the Government recognises the value of precision breeding innovation during our Westminster Hall debate on our UK-EU agritrade: making the SPS agreement work report 👇
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Today we met with the @NFUtweets, its board chairs, @UFUHQ, @NFUCymru and @NatPigAssoc to discuss issues facing the farming sector including trade, growth and investment and support schemes as part of our future of farming inquiry 👇
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At our session on the future of farming, Baroness @Minette_Batters listed all the reasons why farming is integral to the UK's rural economy, highlighting the need for the value of the sector to be recalculated by @DefraGovUK and the @hmtreasury.
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