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The Government are committed to supporting alternatives to chemical pesticides.

I do not accept that. This is a real fund, which is being used on the ground to help zoos get through the pandemic.

The zoo animals fund has supported a wide variety of zoos throughout the pandemic—56 to date—and it continues to do so.

Defra works closely with other Government departments to ensure there is access to adequate numbers of suitably skilled domestic and migrant

Middlesex University’s draft report on measures to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible ownership was submitted to Defra in March this

The Red Meat Levy Redistribution Scheme came into operation on 1 April 2021.

The Government is working closely with the equine sector to ensure owners are aware of the risks and are taking the necessary precautions to

Emergency authorisation applications for pesticides are considered based on a scientific assessment by the Health and Safety Executive and t

Defra estimates the proportion of fresh fruit and vegetables entering the household which come from free sources, mainly gardens and allotme