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A water industry that works for everyone

A water industry that works for everyone

Thursday, 01 March 2018

Environment Secretary Michael Gove set out his thoughts on the future of the water industry at this year's Water UK City Conference ...

Christine Middlemiss begins as UK Chief Veterinary Officer

Christine Middlemiss begins as UK Chief Veterinary Officer

Thursday, 01 March 2018

Christine Middlemiss has today taken up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer taking over from Nigel Gibbens....

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Once in a generation opportunity to shape future farming policy

Once in a generation opportunity to shape future farming policy

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Reducing direct payments could free up £150 million for the environment and other public goods....

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Export win for UK food producers as lamb market reopens in Saudi Arabia

Export win for UK food producers as lamb market reopens in Saudi Arabia

Friday, 23 February 2018

British lamb will soon be back on the menu in Saudi Arabia as part of a revitalised market agreement worth an estimated £25 million over the next fiv...

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CCTV in slaughterhouses: Legislation laid in Parliament

CCTV in slaughterhouses: Legislation laid in Parliament

Friday, 23 February 2018

CCTV to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new legislation laid in Parliament...

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A Brighter Future for Farming

A Brighter Future for Farming

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out the direction of travel for our farming industry at the NFU Farming Conference 2018 ...

Environment Minister visits North America to turn tide on marine plastic

Environment Minister visits North America to turn tide on marine plastic

Friday, 16 February 2018

Thérèse Coffey meets Canadian and American counterparts to discuss marine pollution objectives....

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Bovine TB strategy review

Bovine TB strategy review

Friday, 16 February 2018

The government has announced a review of its 25 year Bovine TB strategy....

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New measures to help farmers and growers in the food supply chain

New measures to help farmers and growers in the food supply chain

Friday, 16 February 2018

Government announces a range of measures including compulsory milk contracts and £10m collaboration fund to provide greater security for farmers....

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New raptor persecution maps to help tackle wildlife crime

New raptor persecution maps to help tackle wildlife crime

Thursday, 15 February 2018

New technology will help crack down on crimes against raptors in England and Wales....

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Food and drink export sales soar in Brexit boost

Food and drink export sales soar in Brexit boost

Sunday, 11 February 2018

Overseas sales of UK food and drink continued to soar last year, with record exports of over £22 billion in 2017...

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Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund provides conservation boost

Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund provides conservation boost

Friday, 09 February 2018

Agreements are offered to 37 farming groups new to the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund. ...

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Third party puppy sales: Michael Gove launches call for evidence on ban

Third party puppy sales: Michael Gove launches call for evidence on ban

Thursday, 08 February 2018

A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of animal welfare reforms...

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UK Governments work together to test foot and mouth disease contingency plans

UK Governments work together to test foot and mouth disease contingency plans

Wednesday, 07 February 2018

Government departments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland test foot and mouth disease contingency plans in Exercise Blackthorn...

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Food and Drink Sector Council meets for first time

Food and Drink Sector Council meets for first time

Tuesday, 06 February 2018

The new group will work together to boost skills, productivity and make the industry more competitive. ...

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Call for evidence to help improve air quality launched

Call for evidence to help improve air quality launched

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Views on domestic burning of dirtier fuels will help inform steps to further improve air pollution....

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Animal welfare strengthened by new codes for pigs and poultry

Animal welfare strengthened by new codes for pigs and poultry

Monday, 29 January 2018

Welfare codes for pigs, laying hens, and meat chickens are being updated as part of a programme of reforms to safeguard and enhance the welfare of ani...

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Bridging payments for Basic Payment Scheme 2017 confirmed by Farming Minister

Bridging payments for Basic Payment Scheme 2017 confirmed by Farming Minister

Friday, 26 January 2018

Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2017...

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New emission controls will help improve air quality

New emission controls will help improve air quality

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Restrictions to help lower emissions from combustion plants and generators will come into force after agreement by parliament...

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Boston Barrier tidal flood defence construction begins

Boston Barrier tidal flood defence construction begins

Monday, 22 January 2018

The Floods Minister has marked the start of works on the Boston Barrier, a £100 million tidal flood defence which will protect 14,000 Lincolnshire pro...

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Adaptation Sub Committee of the Committee on Climate Change appointments

Adaptation Sub Committee of the Committee on Climate Change appointments

Thursday, 18 January 2018

New appointments to the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change have been made....

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Appointments to the Board of the Environment Agency

Appointments to the Board of the Environment Agency

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Environment Secretary makes four new appointments to the Board...

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New steps to tackle illegal waste and fly tipping announced

New steps to tackle illegal waste and fly tipping announced

Monday, 15 January 2018

New steps have been announced to tackle problem waste sites, while a consultation will further help deal with crime and poor performance in the waste...

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New Countryside Stewardship Offers open for applications

New Countryside Stewardship Offers open for applications

Monday, 15 January 2018

New Countryside Stewardship Offers introduced to help more farmers and land managers protect wildlife and enhance the environment...

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Government's vision for a greener future launched

Government's vision for a greener future launched

Thursday, 11 January 2018

Today the government has published its 25 Year Environment Plan....

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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) chair appointments

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) chair appointments

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

The RFCC chair appointments have been announced...

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World leading microbeads ban takes effect

World leading microbeads ban takes effect

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

Today the government's ban on microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products comes into effect....

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New Northern Forest gets Government backing

New Northern Forest gets Government backing

Sunday, 07 January 2018

The Prime Minister has announced plans for a new Northern Forest as part of the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan...

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Farming for the next generation

Farming for the next generation

Friday, 05 January 2018

Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018...

Next phase of the discard ban takes effect

Next phase of the discard ban takes effect

Tuesday, 02 January 2018

The next phase of the discard ban is introduced to encourage sustainable fishing. ...

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