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£2.5 million extra funding for farmers working together on environmental projects

£2.5 million extra funding for farmers working together on environmental projects

Monday, 05 August 2019

Fourth national round of funding for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens for applications. ...

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Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge

Saturday, 03 August 2019

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoi...

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Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Shropshire

Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Shropshire

Friday, 02 August 2019

The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a new case of Equine Viral Arteritis in Shropshire...

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Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live 2019

Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live 2019

Thursday, 01 August 2019

The Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019. ...

Plastic bag sales down 90% since introduction of 5p charge

Plastic bag sales down 90% since introduction of 5p charge

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

New figures show sales of single-use bags by England's seven biggest retailers continued to fall in 2018/19. ...

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New UK border campaign warns of threat of African swine fever

New UK border campaign warns of threat of African swine fever

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Defra announces new poster campaign warning holidaymakers of the risks around bringing contaminated pork products into the UK. ...

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Protect mangroves and help tackle climate change

Protect mangroves and help tackle climate change

Friday, 26 July 2019

Environment Minister of State Thérèse Coffey marks International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by calling for greater protection for mangroves...

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New legislation to prevent harmful rose virus

New legislation to prevent harmful rose virus

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

New legislation introduced to prevent harmful rose virus arriving in the UK ...

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Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape

Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement...

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Highly Protected Marine Areas review panel confirmed

Highly Protected Marine Areas review panel confirmed

Monday, 22 July 2019

Review will take into account views of a wide range of stakeholders, including fishermen, conservation groups, marine industries and local communities...

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Forestry Minister: We are committed to future of our woodlands

Forestry Minister: We are committed to future of our woodlands

Friday, 19 July 2019

Minister Rutley addressed forestry stakeholders on the importance of tree planting in Northumberland. ...

Government to consult on reducing personal water consumption

Government to consult on reducing personal water consumption

Friday, 19 July 2019

Industry and consumers invited to bring forward ideas to reduce personal water consumption...

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Global Resource Initiative taskforce: greening the UK’s environmental footprint

Global Resource Initiative taskforce: greening the UK’s environmental footprint

Friday, 19 July 2019

A taskforce of leaders from business and environmental organisations meets for the first time to consider actions the UK can take to green its interna...

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Government launches call for evidence on allocating additional fishing quota in England

Government launches call for evidence on allocating additional fishing quota in England

Friday, 19 July 2019

Government seeking views on who should benefit from additional quota....

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Invasive Species Order 2019: consultation opens

Invasive Species Order 2019: consultation opens

Friday, 19 July 2019

The Government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019....

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Smart boats could revolutionise UK fishing and seafood industries

Smart boats could revolutionise UK fishing and seafood industries

Thursday, 18 July 2019

Seafood Innovation Fund will reward cutting-edge innovation....

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New Defra Chief Scientist appointed

New Defra Chief Scientist appointed

Friday, 12 July 2019

Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed the new Defra CSA...

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Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports come into force

Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports come into force

Friday, 12 July 2019

Tighter measures on the import of oak trees come into force in England to protect the country against oak processionary moth...

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Three new general licences announced

Three new general licences announced

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June....

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Government targets particulate matter and microplastic pollution from cars

Government targets particulate matter and microplastic pollution from cars

Wednesday, 10 July 2019

UK Government calls for action to tackle particulate matter released from tyres and brakes. ...

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Cumbria receives a new National Nature Reserve

Cumbria receives a new National Nature Reserve

Tuesday, 09 July 2019

Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses is declared a new National Nature Reserve by Natural England. ...

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£15 million for new equipment to boost farm productivity

£15 million for new equipment to boost farm productivity

Tuesday, 09 July 2019

Second round of funding for the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme open for applications....

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Government calls for evidence on floods and coastal erosion

Government calls for evidence on floods and coastal erosion

Monday, 08 July 2019

The public, scientists, local authorities and industry are invited to give their views on urgent questions and inform future policies...

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Asian hornet identified in south Hampshire

Asian hornet identified in south Hampshire

Wednesday, 03 July 2019

Beekeepers asked to remain vigilant as single Asian hornet is spotted in Hampshire....

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Nature garden takes children on a ‘journey of the senses’

Nature garden takes children on a ‘journey of the senses’

Sunday, 30 June 2019

Sensory garden demonstrates how schools and gardeners can make outdoor spaces accessible and exciting for all....

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Horticulture industry urged to check for Oak Processionary Moth

Horticulture industry urged to check for Oak Processionary Moth

Friday, 28 June 2019

Further findings of the tree pest made on trees imported from the Netherlands...

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Gove appoints Dimbleby to pioneer 'farm to fork' revolution

Gove appoints Dimbleby to pioneer 'farm to fork' revolution

Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Henry Dimbleby has been appointed by Environment Secretary Michael Gove to lead the first major review of the UK food system in nearly 75 years. ...

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Gove delivers new bill to punish animal abusers

Gove delivers new bill to punish animal abusers

Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Government sets out legislation to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty, following strong support from public and welfare groups....

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Gove to introduce 'Natasha's Law'

Gove to introduce 'Natasha's Law'

Monday, 24 June 2019

A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced today...

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Whisky and salmon boost Scottish exports to record £1.4 billion

Whisky and salmon boost Scottish exports to record £1.4 billion

Monday, 24 June 2019

Total exports for Scottish food and drink worth £1.4 billion in first quarter of year as whisky and salmon continue to play vital role in UK’s exporti...

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