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Join us for an #Agrichat session on water abstraction reform

Join us for an #Agrichat session on water abstraction reform

Thursday, 07 November 2013

Defra will be taking part in a Twitter discussion on water use on farms and abstraction reform....

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England’s bathing waters see record improvement

England’s bathing waters see record improvement

Wednesday, 06 November 2013

New figures show almost 99 per cent of England’s bathing waters meet strict quality standards....

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Action on affordable water bills

Action on affordable water bills

Tuesday, 05 November 2013

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has written to water companies to ensure customers get the best possible deal from the water sector. ...

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Somerset badger cull ends

Somerset badger cull ends

Tuesday, 05 November 2013

The pilot badger cull in Somerset has ended...

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UK gives support to Kenya in fight against wildlife poaching

UK gives support to Kenya in fight against wildlife poaching

Friday, 01 November 2013

British Environment Secretary announces British Army support to tackle poaching in Kenya....

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Common Agricultural Policy: how will it affect you?

Common Agricultural Policy: how will it affect you?

Thursday, 31 October 2013

A consultation is launching today on how the Common Agricultural Policy should shape the future of farming and the rural economy in England....

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Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech to the Civil Society Advisory Board

Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech to the Civil Society Advisory Board

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Owen Paterson delivered a speech on the civil society at the RSA on 29 October 2013....

Owners of dogs who kill could face 14 years imprisonment

Owners of dogs who kill could face 14 years imprisonment

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Punishments will reflect the devastating effect dog attacks can have. ...

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Gloucestershire badger cull extension application granted

Gloucestershire badger cull extension application granted

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Natural England have approved an application for an eight week extension to the badger cull in Gloucestershire...

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Review of EU activity on agriculture and fisheries

Review of EU activity on agriculture and fisheries

Monday, 21 October 2013

We have launched new calls for evidence to hear from farmers and fishermen on how the EU has affected the UK national interest. ...

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Badger cull extension application in Gloucestershire

Badger cull extension application in Gloucestershire

Thursday, 17 October 2013

The badger cull in Gloucestershire ended this week. The cull company has applied for an extension to Natural England....

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River maintenance pilots begin

River maintenance pilots begin

Monday, 14 October 2013

The Environment Secretary has announced a new pilot scheme to help landowners manage the risk of flooding while also protecting the environment...

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Somerset badger cull extension granted

Somerset badger cull extension granted

Monday, 14 October 2013

Application to extend the Somerset badger cull pilot has now been approved. ...

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Loan fund to turn farm waste to energy

Loan fund to turn farm waste to energy

Friday, 11 October 2013

Funding will help farmers set up new plants to turn their waste into energy...

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Badger cull extension application in Somerset

Badger cull extension application in Somerset

Wednesday, 09 October 2013

The badger cull pilot cull in Somerset has finished. An application has been submitted by the company for a short extension....

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UK food and drink companies set for export success

UK food and drink companies set for export success

Sunday, 06 October 2013

'Food is GREAT' campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson....

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New measures to increase rural home building

New measures to increase rural home building

Monday, 30 September 2013

Village greens to get new planning measure....

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Owen Paterson speech to National Parks conference

Owen Paterson speech to National Parks conference

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Owen Paterson speaking at the Association of National Park Authorities Conference...

If They’re Gone... campaign supports World Rhino Day

If They’re Gone... campaign supports World Rhino Day

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Defra supports World Rhino Day, Sunday 22 September....

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Owen Paterson heads to Russia to help boost British exports

Owen Paterson heads to Russia to help boost British exports

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Owen Paterson is leading a UK delegation of food and drink companies to Russia to fly the flag for Great British food....

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Multi million beef and lamb trade deal opened with Russia

Multi million beef and lamb trade deal opened with Russia

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

A £100 million deal has been struck between the UK and Russia for the trade of beef and lamb....

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Ash disease found in Somerset

Ash disease found in Somerset

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

A case of the tree disease Chalara has been confirmed in woodland in Somerset. ...

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Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment

Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Charge for single use carrier bags to be introduced....

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Consultation on scheme to provide benefits for economy and nature

Consultation on scheme to provide benefits for economy and nature

Thursday, 05 September 2013

A consultation on a new scheme to boost economic growth and improve the environment starts today....

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Owen Paterson's speech to the LGA Rural Conference 2013

Owen Paterson's speech to the LGA Rural Conference 2013

Wednesday, 04 September 2013

Environment Minister Owen Paterson calls on schools, hospitals and local public servers to buy more locally-sourced food....

Waste targets beaten by DIY sector

Waste targets beaten by DIY sector

Tuesday, 27 August 2013

HISC report shows the DIY sector has surpassed targets with a reduction in waste sent to landfill and packaging. ...

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Ash disease found in Leicestershire

Ash disease found in Leicestershire

Tuesday, 27 August 2013

The tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback has been confirmed....

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Ash disease found in Dorset

Ash disease found in Dorset

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in woodland in Dorset, near Dorchester. ...

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Bovine TB: Tough new rules to halt the spread of disease

Bovine TB: Tough new rules to halt the spread of disease

Monday, 12 August 2013

David Heath announces new measures to stop the spread of bovine TB....

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Hop to it! Kent says cheers to Britain's first protected hops

Hop to it! Kent says cheers to Britain's first protected hops

Tuesday, 06 August 2013

East Kent Goldings become the first hops to gain Protected Designation of Origin status....

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