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First farmers receive Sustainable Farming Incentive early payment

First farmers receive Sustainable Farming Incentive early payment

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

The first farmers to sign up for the new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have this week received their first payment....

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Seven UK projects net additional funding through UK Seafood Fund

Seven UK projects net additional funding through UK Seafood Fund

Monday, 16 October 2023

Government announces a further £3.9 million to be awarded to UK Seafood Fund projects across the UK....

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New wine reforms to boost investment and ease burdens on industry

New wine reforms to boost investment and ease burdens on industry

Monday, 16 October 2023

Following a public consultation, the government has set out reforms for the wine sector which will begin in 2024....

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Consultation launched to ban wet wipes containing plastic

Consultation launched to ban wet wipes containing plastic

Friday, 13 October 2023

A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up w...

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Action to support rural communities announced

Action to support rural communities announced

Monday, 02 October 2023

100,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of the UK will be further supported to access improved broadband connections....

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Household goods to carry water efficiency labels

Household goods to carry water efficiency labels

Friday, 29 September 2023

New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills. ...

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New bans and restrictions on polluting single use plastics come into force

New bans and restrictions on polluting single use plastics come into force

Friday, 29 September 2023

Some of the most polluting single-use plastic items banned from 1 October...

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£12.5m for robotics and automation to boost sustainable farming

£12.5m for robotics and automation to boost sustainable farming

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Innovative projects will receive funding to develop technologies to predict strawberry yield, increase vineyard productivity and optimise harvesting s...

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Biodiversity Net Gain moves step closer with timetable set out

Biodiversity Net Gain moves step closer with timetable set out

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Developers in England will be required to deliver 10% “Biodiversity Net Gain” from January 2024 onwards....

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Environment Secretary statement on Ofwat performance report

Environment Secretary statement on Ofwat performance report

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Following the publication of Ofwat's performance report the following statement has been issued by the Environment Secretary ...

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Government proposals for improved system for cattle registration

Government proposals for improved system for cattle registration

Monday, 25 September 2023

Improvements to the traceability system for cattle have been set out by the government. ...

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All storm overflows now covered by plan to clean up waterways

All storm overflows now covered by plan to clean up waterways

Monday, 25 September 2023

Government expands plan to tackle storm overflows, including all coastal and estuary sites?. ...

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Government gives £1 million boost to Forestry skills training

Government gives £1 million boost to Forestry skills training

Friday, 22 September 2023

Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees....

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£25 million for projects using nature to increase flood resilience

£25 million for projects using nature to increase flood resilience

Thursday, 21 September 2023

£25 million to support projects that use nature to increase the nation’s flood resilience ...

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UK pushes protections for international marine biodiversity

UK pushes protections for international marine biodiversity

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

The UK Government has today reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation at the UN General Assembly. ...

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Legislation to clamp down on cruel animal experiences abroad

Legislation to clamp down on cruel animal experiences abroad

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad. ...

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Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Monday, 18 September 2023

The new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has started to accept applications from today....

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Government to ban ‘American XL Bully’

Government to ban ‘American XL Bully’

Friday, 15 September 2023

The Government has announced today that ‘American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned. ...

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Extra support to complete Countryside Stewardship applications

Extra support to complete Countryside Stewardship applications

Friday, 15 September 2023

Farmers will have additional time to complete their Countryside Stewardship 2024 applications as long as applications were started by Friday 15 Septem...

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Nature recovery to be accelerated in England’s Protected Landscapes

Nature recovery to be accelerated in England’s Protected Landscapes

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

New legislation to be introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill ...

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Plan to boost British produce on Back British Farming Day

Plan to boost British produce on Back British Farming Day

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Government backs calls to help customers buy British when they shop online....

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Government announces application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Government announces application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Saturday, 26 August 2023

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 will accept applications from 18 September....

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Peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change

Peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change

Friday, 25 August 2023

Twelve new projects receive £16 million to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands across England....

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UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund

UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund

Friday, 25 August 2023

During the Global Environment Facility assembly in Canada, the UK announced it would stand among the first countries to contribute to the newly launch...

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Appointments made to National Park and AONB boards

Appointments made to National Park and AONB boards

Thursday, 24 August 2023

Appointments have been made to England's National Park Authorities and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards....

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Consumer Council for Water board member reappointed

Consumer Council for Water board member reappointed

Monday, 21 August 2023

Robert Wilson’s second term as a board member will run until December 2026....

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Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended

Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended

Friday, 18 August 2023

The 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement application deadline has been extended until the 15th September....

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Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU

Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU

Sunday, 13 August 2023

More opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU through commercial and recreational fishing...

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Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

Saturday, 12 August 2023

Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed findings of Colorado potat...

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Environment Secretary holds roundtable to drive forward improvements in River Deben

Environment Secretary holds roundtable to drive forward improvements in River Deben

Thursday, 10 August 2023

Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water...

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