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New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

Monday, 19 December 2011

Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice. ...

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UK secures victory in EU fisheries negotiations

UK secures victory in EU fisheries negotiations

Saturday, 17 December 2011

The UK Government has today secured a victory for the fishing industry by stopping a massive cut in the number of days that fishermen are allowed to s...

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Catherine Doran appointed as non executive director

Catherine Doran appointed as non executive director

Friday, 16 December 2011

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Catherine Doran as a non-executive director to the Department. …...

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Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill

Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill

Friday, 16 December 2011

A consultation on the new packaging recycling targets will run for eight weeks, closing on Friday 10 February 2012. ...

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Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work....

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Emissions of Air Pollutants Statistics

Emissions of Air Pollutants Statistics

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Defra has published national statistics on the emissions of air pollutants in the UK....

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Update on measures to tackle Bovine TB

Update on measures to tackle Bovine TB

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

The two pilots will be closely managed and monitored to examine how safe, effective and humane a method this is. ...

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Views sought on CAP reform

Views sought on CAP reform

Monday, 12 December 2011

Those with an interest in the Common Agricultural Policy will be able to present their views on the European Commission's proposed reforms. ...

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Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference

Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference

Monday, 12 December 2011

Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference. ...

Energy firms’ climate change plans will keep Britain’s lights on

Energy firms’ climate change plans will keep Britain’s lights on

Saturday, 10 December 2011

Energy companies’ plans to protect the UK power supply from the impacts of climate change were published by Defra today....

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Publication of Independent Panel on Forestry’s progress report

Publication of Independent Panel on Forestry’s progress report

Thursday, 08 December 2011

The Independent Panel on Forestry was established in March 2011 to advise on the future direction of forestry and woodland policy in England. ...

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Spelman: Water reform needed to tackle threat of future droughts

Spelman: Water reform needed to tackle threat of future droughts

Thursday, 08 December 2011

Water for Life recognises that water is essential for economic growth and that we must protect the environment for future generations....

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Defra wins EU agreement for farmers on sheep identification

Defra wins EU agreement for farmers on sheep identification

Wednesday, 07 December 2011

European Member States have agreed to delay individual movement reporting for older sheep....

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UK unites to stamp out battery cages

UK unites to stamp out battery cages

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

The AHVLA will use ultra violet light to identify batches of eggs that were not laid in the new, more welfare friendly cages....

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Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event

Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event. ...

Update on Single Payment Scheme

Update on Single Payment Scheme

Monday, 05 December 2011

Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme....

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Richard Benyon meets EU Commissioner to resolve “days at sea” cuts

Richard Benyon meets EU Commissioner to resolve “days at sea” cuts

Monday, 05 December 2011

To look at UK priorities for next year's fish quotas and the need to avoid drastic cuts to the amount of time fishermen can spend at sea. ...

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UK pledges £10million to reduce deforestation in Brazil

UK pledges £10million to reduce deforestation in Brazil

Sunday, 04 December 2011

The UK Government is giving £10 million to a joint project to tackle deforestation in Brazil, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman announced…...

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Reappointments to the Natural England Board

Reappointments to the Natural England Board

Friday, 02 December 2011

Catherine Graham-Harrison OBE and Andrew Wilson have been reappointed to the Board of Natural England, the body responsible for enhancing and…...

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Tackling a summer drought begins now

Tackling a summer drought begins now

Thursday, 01 December 2011

Water companies and the public need to plan now for a summer drought....

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Fishermen trial technology to protect marine habitats

Fishermen trial technology to protect marine habitats

Thursday, 01 December 2011

Trials show that new technology is allowing South West fishermen to continue to fish in their local area while protecting the marine habitats in Lyme ...

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A million more trees by 2015: Defra pledge on track

A million more trees by 2015: Defra pledge on track

Thursday, 01 December 2011

One year since its pledge was launched and the Government is already on target to plant one million new trees across England in four years....

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Defra pledges over £1million extra funding for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Defra pledges over £1million extra funding for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Thursday, 01 December 2011

Local councils in England are set to benefit from over £1 million of additional Defra funding to tackle air pollution....

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Wild bird populations in England and the UK, 1970 to 2010

Wild bird populations in England and the UK, 1970 to 2010

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Defra has published latest statistics on bird populations....

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Examination into how well the Habitats and Birds Directives are being implemented in England

Examination into how well the Habitats and Birds Directives are being implemented in England

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

The analysis will focus on the obligations in the legislation which affect the authorisation process for proposed development. ...

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Legal changes to safeguard flexible household recycling services

Legal changes to safeguard flexible household recycling services

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Defra will make technical changes to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 to ensure multi-bin recycling systems are not imposed on residents...

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Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Secretary welcome initiative on Sustainable Development Goals

Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Secretary welcome initiative on Sustainable Development Goals

Monday, 21 November 2011

The UK Government will support an initiative to build Sustainable Development Goals....

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Myth bust: Daily Telegraph claim that planning regulations will be relaxed in National Parks

Myth bust: Daily Telegraph claim that planning regulations will be relaxed in National Parks

Thursday, 17 November 2011

There are no plans to relax planning laws in National Parks....

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Written Ministerial Statement on Marine Conservation Zones

Written Ministerial Statement on Marine Conservation Zones

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Environment Minister Richard Benyon today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:...

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Secretary of State’s speech at WRAP’s Annual Conference

Secretary of State’s speech at WRAP’s Annual Conference

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Being resourceful is all about using what you have wisely and creatively. It’s a quality very much in evidence in the modern waste sector....

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