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Cruel electric shock collars for pets to be banned

Cruel electric shock collars for pets to be banned

Sunday, 26 August 2018

Electronic training collars for dogs and cats to be banned under new legislation announced today...

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Government backs ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens

Government backs ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England....

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Restrictions on oak imports introduced to guard against pests

Restrictions on oak imports introduced to guard against pests

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Regulation banning movement of certain oak trees into and around England unless strict conditions are met ...

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Plans to cut harmful pollution from domestic burning set out

Plans to cut harmful pollution from domestic burning set out

Friday, 17 August 2018

Ways to promote cleaner domestic burning and cut harmful pollution by stopping the sale of the most polluting fuels are set out in a consultation issu...

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Litter Innovation Fund: further grants available for innovative community projects

Litter Innovation Fund: further grants available for innovative community projects

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

The second round of funding opens for litter-fighting projects across Britain....

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Export success as global sales of UK food and drink reach record high

Export success as global sales of UK food and drink reach record high

Saturday, 11 August 2018

Food and drink exports hit record level of £10.6 billion for the first half of 2018 – up by 4% compared to last year. US, China and Hong Kong amongst...

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£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan

£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Farmers to benefit from new deal as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for first time. ...

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Animal welfare enhanced by new code for laying hens and pullets

Animal welfare enhanced by new code for laying hens and pullets

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

The laying hens and pullets welfare code has been updated as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare of animals....

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Ash dieback found on three new host species of tree in the UK

Ash dieback found on three new host species of tree in the UK

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

Landscapers, gardeners and tree practitioners urged to report findings via Tree Alert ...

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Animal cruelty maximum sentences will be increased government confirms

Animal cruelty maximum sentences will be increased government confirms

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

Tougher sentences for animal cruelty move step closer following results of consultation...

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New guide for farmers to help reduce air pollution from ammonia

New guide for farmers to help reduce air pollution from ammonia

Monday, 06 August 2018

Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality....

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Re appointments to the Board of AHDB

Re appointments to the Board of AHDB

Friday, 03 August 2018

Re-appointments to the Board of AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) ...

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Environmental farming scheme given green light

Environmental farming scheme given green light

Wednesday, 01 August 2018

Popular “Payment by Results” pilot scheme is granted two years of further funding...

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Hen Harrier Breeding Success

Hen Harrier Breeding Success

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

34 chicks have fledged in the most successful Hen Harrier breeding season in years. ...

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Natural England Deputy Chair appointed

Natural England Deputy Chair appointed

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, has appointed The Rt Hon the Lord Blencathra as Deputy Chair of Natural ...

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New protections for thousands of seabirds

New protections for thousands of seabirds

Monday, 30 July 2018

In National Marine Week, the Government has confirmed new protections for puffins and other seabirds....

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Plastic bag sales in 'big seven' supermarkets down 86% since 5p charge

Plastic bag sales in 'big seven' supermarkets down 86% since 5p charge

Friday, 27 July 2018

New figures show sales of 5p bags in England continued to fall in 2017/18....

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£45 million investment in rural broadband

£45 million investment in rural broadband

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access....

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Brakes, tyres and road wear call for evidence launched

Brakes, tyres and road wear call for evidence launched

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Call for evidence to improve our understanding of the extent and impact of emissions from brake, tyre and road wear and potential ways to address them...

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44 mile public path opens up North East coastline

44 mile public path opens up North East coastline

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Natural England is opening a new stretch of the England Coast Path from South Bents to Amble. ...

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Poultry keepers urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease

Poultry keepers urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Cases of Newcastle Disease reported in smallholder flocks and commercial poultry sites in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg...

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New accord launches to enhance National Parks and woodland

New accord launches to enhance National Parks and woodland

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

National Parks Minister backs new agreement to create new woodland, protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature....

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Michael Gove celebrates the best of Welsh at the Royal Show

Michael Gove celebrates the best of Welsh at the Royal Show

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Environment Secretary Michael Gove hails the success of Welsh food and farming sector...

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Beavers arrive in the Forest of Dean

Beavers arrive in the Forest of Dean

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Michael Gove releases pair of Eurasian Beavers as part of reintroduction scheme...

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£40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding

£40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding

Friday, 20 July 2018

Extra funding will better protect more than 7,000 properties, including over 5,000 homes. ...

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Humane trapping standards: Consultation response

Humane trapping standards: Consultation response

Thursday, 19 July 2018

A response to the consultation held on implementing improved international humane trapping standards published by the government...

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Government publishes updated plan to tackle climate change

Government publishes updated plan to tackle climate change

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The government has updated the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) and remains committed to tackling the effects of a changing climate on the UK. ...

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Expansion of wildlife protection sites in Essex

Expansion of wildlife protection sites in Essex

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

The designations in the estuaries of the Crouch and Roach in Essex have been expanded to include new land – increasing protections for wildlife. ...

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Commonwealth countries unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

Commonwealth countries unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Countries across the Commonwealth meet to discuss next steps in tackling plastic entering the marine environment....

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Farming regulation changes proposed

Farming regulation changes proposed

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

A major simplification of the way we regulate farming has been proposed in an interim report published today ...

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