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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Monday, 20 April 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Friday, 17 April 2026

Following a rigorous process Helen Ghosh has been selected as the preferred candidate to replace Dame Glenys Stacey ...

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Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment

Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

A dozen breakthrough technologies are set to reach farms faster, boosting productivity and sustainability....

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Government scraps high sugar food from school menus  

Government scraps high sugar food from school menus  

Sunday, 12 April 2026

High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesit...

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Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return t...

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Threatened species set for major funding boost

Threatened species set for major funding boost

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost...

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Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

GCA sponsorship to move from DBT to Defra on 1 July 2026 to support a more joined-up approach to food supply chain fairness...

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UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy ...

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Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Friday, 03 April 2026

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England...

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Chair’s statement on the meeting on the Strait of Hormuz

Chair’s statement on the meeting on the Strait of Hormuz

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Statement on the Foreign Secretary-led talks with international partners on the Strait of Hormuz...

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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...

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Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The new board members will serve three-year terms...

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Paris and London reaffirm their commitment to food security, high standards and closer bilateral cooperation

Paris and London reaffirm their commitment to food security, high standards and closer bilateral cooperation

Monday, 30 March 2026

Environment Secretary meets the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Paris on 12 February...

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Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Monday, 30 March 2026

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices ...

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Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture

Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Ministers and industry leaders convene first Farming & Food Board to drive profitability and put farm productivity at the heart of government....

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New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets

New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The government has opened a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model to advertising and promotions restrictions....

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Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Friday, 20 March 2026

Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities...

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Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026

Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Statement by Sacha Heathfield, UK Policy Adviser, Climate and Nature, at High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026....

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Thursday, 19 March 2026

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....

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Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level....

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New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience...

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Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories

Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission.  ...

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New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year....

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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

A case of Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in Greece....

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Natural England Chief Executive to retire

Natural England Chief Executive to retire

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Marian Spain’s retirement follows a career in environmental conservation and nature restoration spanning more than four decades...

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Two pollutions cost Chippenham farm more than £18,000

Two pollutions cost Chippenham farm more than £18,000

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

JD Spencer Farm Partnership was fined £7,000 and £8,944 of legal costs after two slurry pollution incidents impacted the Bristol Avon river. ...

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Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB NI and EU trade

Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB NI and EU trade

Monday, 09 March 2026

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks...

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Information for Businesses

UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

Monday, 09 March 2026

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Legislation in scope

UK EU SPS Agreement Legislation in scope

Monday, 09 March 2026

To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU, the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation....

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Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

Monday, 09 March 2026

Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportu...

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