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Government sets out badger vaccination licence to combat TB in England

Government sets out badger vaccination licence to combat TB in England

Thursday, 26 May 2022

Simplified licence will cut the administrative burden for those wishing to vaccinate badgers – allowing more badgers to be vaccinated ...

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Five landmark nature recovery projects launched to protect wildlife and improve public access to nature

Five landmark nature recovery projects launched to protect wildlife and improve public access to nature

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Over 99,000 hectares of England to be dedicated to supporting wildlife and nature for people to enjoy ...

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Genetic Technology Bill: enabling innovation to boost food security

Genetic Technology Bill: enabling innovation to boost food security

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

New legislation will make the UK the best place in the world to invest in agri-food research and innovation. ...

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Public urged to join collective action to protect plant health

Public urged to join collective action to protect plant health

Monday, 23 May 2022

Government, industry and charities sign agreement committing to raising public awareness of plant health and biosecurity....

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Public urged to help bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Public urged to help bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Monday, 23 May 2022

Free app will allow people to count pollinators in their gardens and green spaces....

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New funding to protect biodiversity in UK overseas territories

New funding to protect biodiversity in UK overseas territories

Monday, 23 May 2022

Threatened species will benefit from funding to tackle invasive species and strengthen climate change mitigation....

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New grant to boost domestic tree production opens

New grant to boost domestic tree production opens

Thursday, 19 May 2022

Almost £9 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes to expand and modernise...

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Government funding backs scallop fishing industry breakthrough

Government funding backs scallop fishing industry breakthrough

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

A world-first method for catching scallops has been developed using funding from the Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund....

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‘Wonder Weevil’ released in fight against invasive floating pennywort

‘Wonder Weevil’ released in fight against invasive floating pennywort

Monday, 16 May 2022

Biocontrol released to protect British waterways against invasive non-native plant...

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Delivering the water quality we all want to see

Delivering the water quality we all want to see

Monday, 16 May 2022

The Government has reinforced its commitment to improving water quality including through plans for water companies to eliminate harm from sewage disc...

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David Holdsworth appointed as new APHA Chief Executive

David Holdsworth appointed as new APHA Chief Executive

Monday, 16 May 2022

David Holdsworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)....

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State of the art tree health laboratory opens to help protect UK forests

State of the art tree health laboratory opens to help protect UK forests

Thursday, 12 May 2022

The £5.8 million Holt Laboratory will study known and emerging threats from tree pests and diseases to ensure a robust and rapid response to outbreaks...

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Environmental Principles Policy Statement published

Environmental Principles Policy Statement published

Thursday, 12 May 2022

The statement will embed protections and enhancements for the environment in government policy-making....

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Iain Coucher announced as new Ofwat Chair

Iain Coucher announced as new Ofwat Chair

Wednesday, 11 May 2022

He will take up the post as Chair of the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales on 1 July 2022...

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Public urged to report sightings of the tree pest oak processionary moth

Public urged to report sightings of the tree pest oak processionary moth

Monday, 09 May 2022

Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners tackle the pest...

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Export package launched to promote world class UK seafood overseas

Export package launched to promote world class UK seafood overseas

Friday, 06 May 2022

Government launches Seafood Exports package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas....

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Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

Friday, 06 May 2022

Plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments announced to help farmers with cashflow...

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Appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Friday, 29 April 2022

Defra and the Devolved Administrations make three appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee...

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Animal health and welfare bills receive Royal Assent

Animal health and welfare bills receive Royal Assent

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Acts further strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader for animal health and welfare now that we have left the EU...

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Strict controls on pine and cedar tree imports into Great Britain implemented

Strict controls on pine and cedar tree imports into Great Britain implemented

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen biosecurity following the interception of Pine Processionary Moth...

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Bird keepers urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

Bird keepers urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

Monday, 25 April 2022

Mandatory housing measures will be lifted from 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022....

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New Board Members appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

New Board Members appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Monday, 25 April 2022

Defra Ministers have made two appointments to the Board of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). ...

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Minister Churchill delivers speech at Agri Tech and Environmental Sustainability Conference 2022

Minister Churchill delivers speech at Agri Tech and Environmental Sustainability Conference 2022

Thursday, 21 April 2022

Minister Churchill spoke about the potential for technology across the agri-food sector at the conference. ...

New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced to strengthen UK biosecurity

New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced to strengthen UK biosecurity

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers....

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Re Launches

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Re Launches

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Domestic funding scheme will continue in England, providing support to the seafood sector...

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New bathing water status in the Isle of Wight and Oxford

New bathing water status in the Isle of Wight and Oxford

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing wate...

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Exit scheme opens to support farmers who wish to leave the industry and create opportunities for new entrants

Exit scheme opens to support farmers who wish to leave the industry and create opportunities for new entrants

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Government opens application window for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned exit from the industry....

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Ministers appoint new Trustees to Kew board

Ministers appoint new Trustees to Kew board

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Steve Almond, Kate Priestman and John Scanlon have all been appointed as Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew....

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Over 314,000 homes better protected due to flood protection work

Over 314,000 homes better protected due to flood protection work

Monday, 11 April 2022

A £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 homes....

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Government announces new crackdown on fly tipping

Government announces new crackdown on fly tipping

Monday, 11 April 2022

Plans to save money for households disposing of DIY waste, alongside new grant funding for Local Authorities to clamp down on fly-tipping. ...

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