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Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey's address at NFU conference

Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey's address at NFU conference

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has addressed the National Farmers Union conference...

New developments to deliver for people and nature

New developments to deliver for people and nature

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

'Biodiversity Net Gain’ to be introduced from November helping deliver the nature friendly homes of the future ...

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Farming Minister Mark Spencer: National Farmers Union Conference

Farming Minister Mark Spencer: National Farmers Union Conference

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Food and Farming Minister Mark Spencer addressed the National Farmers Union Conference on Tuesday 21 February 2023...

Increased government funding to boost farming productivity

Increased government funding to boost farming productivity

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

More than £168m to drive innovation, improve productivity and support animal health and welfare through greener equipment, robotics and automation. ...

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New climate change hub launched for forestry sector

New climate change hub launched for forestry sector

Monday, 20 February 2023

The Climate Change Hub was launched by Defra, Forest Research, Scottish Forestry and Welsh Government today....

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Coffey: Water companies – ‘Show us your improvement plans’

Coffey: Water companies – ‘Show us your improvement plans’

Monday, 20 February 2023

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded water companies share plans on improving Britain’s water infrastructure....

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Leaders gather at London event in support of UN Nature COP15 agreement

Leaders gather at London event in support of UN Nature COP15 agreement

Friday, 17 February 2023

UK government hosts a major multinational event to increase private finance to protect and restore nature ...

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New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

Thursday, 16 February 2023

New Forest Pannage Ham is now registered as a Geographical Indication ...

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Environment Secretary Speech to NASDA Conference

Environment Secretary Speech to NASDA Conference

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech to the NASDA Conference in Virginia ...

Coffey: “UK and US must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”

Coffey: “UK and US must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Environment Secretary to deliver a speech to Departments of Agriculture chiefs from all 50 States....

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Exhibition celebrating women in forestry to open

Exhibition celebrating women in forestry to open

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Photo submissions needed for a People’s Picture celebrating the role of women working in forestry today ...

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Fishing industry nets new funding to train the next generation

Fishing industry nets new funding to train the next generation

Friday, 10 February 2023

The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications. ...

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£10.7 million in funding for local authorities to improve air quality

£10.7 million in funding for local authorities to improve air quality

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Councils across England have been awarded a share of £10.7 million to clean up air in local communities....

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Thousands of trees to be planted in communities in boost to nature, health and wellbeing

Thousands of trees to be planted in communities in boost to nature, health and wellbeing

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Over £14 million will be available which allow both local authorities and community groups to access funds for new tree-planting projects...

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Improvements made to the Tree Health Pilot following a successful first year

Improvements made to the Tree Health Pilot following a successful first year

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Innovative pilot provides grants, guidance and advice to reduce the impacts of tree pests and diseases and build the resilience of England’s trees, wo...

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Sir William Worsley re appointed as Forestry Commission Chair

Sir William Worsley re appointed as Forestry Commission Chair

Monday, 06 February 2023

Environment Secretary confirms that Sir William Worsley has been reappointed as Chair of the Forestry Commission...

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Government moves ahead with plans to crack down on illegal waste

Government moves ahead with plans to crack down on illegal waste

Monday, 06 February 2023

Reforms to crack down on dangerous waste cowboys and illegal practices....

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Fancy a career change? : Free practical forestry training courses made available

Fancy a career change? : Free practical forestry training courses made available

Saturday, 04 February 2023

Courses will help grow our skilled domestic forestry sector, which is worth over £2 billion to UK economy, and deliver Government tree planting and ne...

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Veterinary Medicines Regulations consultation is launched by the VMD

Veterinary Medicines Regulations consultation is launched by the VMD

Thursday, 02 February 2023

The consultation sets out proposed changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, as they apply in Great Britain. ...

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New barn egg labelling concession introduced to support egg industry

New barn egg labelling concession introduced to support egg industry

Wednesday, 01 February 2023

Free–range egg marketing derogation comes to an end following Avian Influenza housing order introduced in October...

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Environmental Improvement Plan launched

Environmental Improvement Plan launched

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Speech to launch the Environmental Improvement Plan, a blueprint to charge nature recovery. ...

Vision for nature recovery launched

Vision for nature recovery launched

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Tony Juniper marks the launch of the Environment Improvement Plan ...

Ambitious roadmap for a cleaner, greener country

Ambitious roadmap for a cleaner, greener country

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Five-year delivery plan to restore nature and improve the environmental quality of the air, our waters and our land? ...

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Fishing fund gears up to help industry go green

Fishing fund gears up to help industry go green

Friday, 27 January 2023

Grants of up to £40,000 on offer through £100m UK Seafood Fund to trial greener engine technology, helping to create a safe and sustainable fishing se...

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EA Chair says collaboration needed to protect local economies and nature on the coast

EA Chair says collaboration needed to protect local economies and nature on the coast

Thursday, 26 January 2023

More work is needed to ensure the protection, recovery and restoration of our coastal and marine environment, and to enable coastal populations to thr...

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Thérèse Coffey: Farmers central to food production and environmental action

Thérèse Coffey: Farmers central to food production and environmental action

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Government speeds up Sustainable Farming Incentive roll-out with new sets of paid actions to support food production?and?environmentally responsible f...

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Emergency pesticide authorisation approved to protect national sugar beet crop

Emergency pesticide authorisation approved to protect national sugar beet crop

Monday, 23 January 2023

National sugar beet crop could face serious losses due to risk from aphids – more than 50% of UK sugar comes from domestic production...

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Panel of independent experts publish findings into crab deaths

Panel of independent experts publish findings into crab deaths

Friday, 20 January 2023

The panel of independent experts set up to assess the cause of dead and dying crabs washed up on shores from October 2021 have published their finding...

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Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers moves a step closer

Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers moves a step closer

Friday, 20 January 2023

A new cash incentive system, placing deposits on drinks bottles and cans, will boost recycling from 2025...

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Forestry Commission lifts Phytophthora pluvialis restrictions on timber industry

Forestry Commission lifts Phytophthora pluvialis restrictions on timber industry

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Plant health requirements lifted following research which showed that risk of the disease spreading via timber material is low...

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