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Invasive species week: Floating pennywort a spreading menace

Invasive species week: Floating pennywort a spreading menace

Monday, 26 March 2018

Invasive species week runs till 29 March and is encouraging river users to think about non-native species and aquatic plants such as floating pennywor...

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Animal welfare enhanced by new code for meat chickens

Animal welfare enhanced by new code for meat chickens

Monday, 26 March 2018

Updated statutory guidance part of on-going programme of reforms reflecting latest vet and animal husbandry advice...

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£260 million of clean air funding launched by government

£260 million of clean air funding launched by government

Friday, 23 March 2018

A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality....

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New Seafish Chair announced

New Seafish Chair announced

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Former deputy Chair and acting Chair Brian Young will now permanently take up the role....

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New funding scheme to improve lakes and rivers in England

New funding scheme to improve lakes and rivers in England

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

A new £27 million scheme is open for applicants to help improve the country's waterways...

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Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts

Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts

Monday, 19 March 2018

A consultation on implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK has started and views are now being sought....

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Nine beaches designated as bathing waters on the south coast

Nine beaches designated as bathing waters on the south coast

Thursday, 15 March 2018

8 beaches in Cornwall and a beach in Bournemouth have been designated as bathing waters....

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Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union ...

Natural England Board members appointed

Natural England Board members appointed

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The Secretary of State has appointed 5 members of the Board of Natural England. ...

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Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects

Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects

Friday, 09 March 2018

The first tranche of funding has been awarded to innovative litter-fighting projects across Britain...

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Food and drink companies fuel passion for innovation with share of £50,000 prize

Food and drink companies fuel passion for innovation with share of £50,000 prize

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Winners of the Food Innovation Network Awards announced...

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International co operation on the fight against illegal wildlife crime

International co operation on the fight against illegal wildlife crime

Thursday, 08 March 2018

The UK and China recently held a joint-workshop in South Africa to pass on best practice in the fight against illegal wildlife crime across national b...

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Defra non executive board member appointments

Defra non executive board member appointments

Friday, 02 March 2018

Five new members appointed to the departmental Board...

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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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