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Defra announces government’s signature of G20 Agricultural Declaration

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Published on: 17 September 2024

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LNB News 17/09/2024

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Issue Date: 17 September 2024

Published Date: 17 September 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, signed the G20 Agricultural Declaration at the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Brazil. This Declaration seeks to support and promote sustainable agriculture and food security, affirming the government’s commitment to sustainable agri-food systems. It also encourages the implementation of global sustainable agricultural practices, including measures aimed at halting and reversing deforestation.

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