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First saplings planted in push for a million trees for schools

First saplings planted in push for a million trees for schools

Monday, 21 March 2016

A Government-backed scheme will give millions of children the chance to plant saplings in their school grounds and communities. ...

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£700m boost for flood defences brings £150m more for Yorkshire and Cumbria

£700m boost for flood defences brings £150m more for Yorkshire and Cumbria

Thursday, 17 March 2016

The Chancellor announced an extra £700m in flood defence funding...

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Support for streamlining CAP audits secured

Support for streamlining CAP audits secured

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss gains backing from European countries for simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy audit scheme....

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Fish free to roam our rivers could boost biodiversity

Fish free to roam our rivers could boost biodiversity

Monday, 14 March 2016

Rivers across England could benefit from new Government plans to help address declining freshwater fish stocks so native species can thrive...

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New cattle measures to help deliver TB freedom in England

New cattle measures to help deliver TB freedom in England

Thursday, 10 March 2016

Further measures to protect England from bovine TB are being introduced as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy which is on track to delive...

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Environment Secretary salutes Britain's women farmers

Environment Secretary salutes Britain's women farmers

Wednesday, 09 March 2016

The Environment Secretary will be joined by leading women in farming to celebrate International Women's Day...

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One month left to chip your dog

One month left to chip your dog

Monday, 07 March 2016

From 6 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped ...

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UK wine industry pledges 10 fold increase in exports

UK wine industry pledges 10 fold increase in exports

Thursday, 03 March 2016

The UK wine industry celebrates a corker 2015 with a pledge for a tenfold increase in exports by 2020....

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Stop the spread for Invasive Species Week

Stop the spread for Invasive Species Week

Monday, 29 February 2016

The second annual Invasive Species Week starts on 29 February and will run until 6 March....

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Defra appoints six members to new Natural Capital Committee

Defra appoints six members to new Natural Capital Committee

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Expert advice on the state of English Natural Capital from the new Natural Capital Committee will drive forward the 25-year Environment Plan...

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Environment Minister addresses the National Farmers' Union Conference

Environment Minister addresses the National Farmers' Union Conference

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual National Farmers' Union Conference...

New data reveals the nation’s changing tastes

New data reveals the nation’s changing tastes

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Information from the National Food Survey has been released as open data ...

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Bluetongue risk: farmers urged to remain vigilant

Bluetongue risk: farmers urged to remain vigilant

Friday, 12 February 2016

Farmers are being urged to monitor their stock carefully for bluetongue symptoms....

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Boosting productivity in rural areas

Boosting productivity in rural areas

Thursday, 11 February 2016

A new Rural Planning Review will look to reduce regulatory burdens in support of new homes, jobs and innovation. ...

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Norfolk farmers blazing a trail in farming innovation

Norfolk farmers blazing a trail in farming innovation

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Farming Minister George Eustice praises the innovation of the Norfolk farming industry...

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Call for Farming Recovery Fund applications

Call for Farming Recovery Fund applications

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Flood affected farmers are urged to submit applications as soon as possible before the 1 April deadline....

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Green space: Satellite data transforms environmental protection

Green space: Satellite data transforms environmental protection

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss explains how satellite data can help protect and improve our natural environment ...

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Speech on reforming Defra for the Institute for Government

Speech on reforming Defra for the Institute for Government

Monday, 01 February 2016

The Environment Secretary's speech at the Institute for Government on reforming Defra....

Winter 2015 to 2016 floods: government response

Winter 2015 to 2016 floods: government response

Friday, 29 January 2016

Flooding in northern England: government information and advice about support available....

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National Flood Resilience Review: Government action to tackle floods

National Flood Resilience Review: Government action to tackle floods

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

The government confirms terms of reference for the National Flood Resilience Review to be chaired by Oliver Letwin....

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Update on expected rainfall   Monday 25 January 2016

Update on expected rainfall Monday 25 January 2016

Monday, 25 January 2016

Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on expected rainfall....

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Iconic harvest mouse returns to Hampshire village

Iconic harvest mouse returns to Hampshire village

Friday, 22 January 2016

Iconic harvest mouse immortalised by Beatrix Potter returns to Hampshire village where it was first discovered...

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Great British Brands to take world by storm through new British Food Unit

Great British Brands to take world by storm through new British Food Unit

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Today Environment Secretary announces a brand new Great British Food Unit....

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Future flood protection in Leeds

Future flood protection in Leeds

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on a meeting held today with Leeds MPs on recent flooding....

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Nature Improvement Areas: Thousands more hectares for our wildlife

Nature Improvement Areas: Thousands more hectares for our wildlife

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

A final report published today showcases the achievements of the 12 Nature Improvement Areas established in 2012...

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'Blue Belt' extended to protect 8,000 square miles of UK waters

'Blue Belt' extended to protect 8,000 square miles of UK waters

Sunday, 17 January 2016

Twenty-three new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) will bring the total to 50 and cover more than a fifth of English waters. ...

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Green light for North Yorkshire coastal path

Green light for North Yorkshire coastal path

Friday, 15 January 2016

New coastal paths have been approved from Filey Brigg to Newport Bridge and Dunball Wharf to and St Audries Bay....

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Stewart: New plans to save England’s hen harriers

Stewart: New plans to save England’s hen harriers

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Details of a new six point action plan published today to help the recovery of England's hen harrier populations. ...

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Environment Agency Chairman resigns

Environment Agency Chairman resigns

Monday, 11 January 2016

Environment Agency Chairman Sir Philip Dilley has resigned today...

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Environment Minister addresses the Oxford Farming Conference

Environment Minister addresses the Oxford Farming Conference

Wednesday, 06 January 2016

Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual Oxford Farming Conference...

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