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Consumers trust farmers more than supermarkets, survey finds
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The survey also found that healthiness is more important than the cost for shoppers when it comes to choosing what food to buy.

Healthiness more important than cost

Consumers trust farmers more than supermarkets when it comes to food safety, according to a new report.

Figures from NatCen's British Social Attitudes Survey show that 58 per cent of people trust farmers to make sure food is safe to eat.


In contrast, just 33 per cent of people said they trust the government, while a similar percentage (34 per cent) said they trusted supermarkets.

"This may be because these organisations are viewed as either being motivated by profit either directly or indirectly or it may be the result of food scares," said Caireen Roberts, research director at NatCen Social Research.

The survey also found that healthiness is more important than the cost for shoppers when it comes to choosing what food to buy.

Over 80 per cent said that it matters "a great deal" or "quite a lot." But less than half (47 per cent) said it matters that food cost is low.

Furthermore, the majority of the public said that it matters that food has not gone through a lot of processing (69 per cent). They also said it is important the farmer or grower is paid fairly (58 per cent).

NatCen says that further research will be needed to see whether the public's attitudes change over the coming years.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.