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Government announces raft of new policies and major investment to boost profits for farmers
Press release
Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the NFU Conference
New law to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses
Press release
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
Steve Reed sets out how the most sophisticated land use data ever published will support decision-making by local government, landowners, businesses and farmers
Government introduces import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to protect farmers after foot and mouth case
Press release
Exports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibited
How to spot, report and prevent the spread of bluetongue, and information on current cases and movement restrictions.
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