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Darwin project 19-016: Conserving mangrove forests and alleviating poverty in Madagascar
Three pioneering UK government funded research projects could mean British berry lovers get their favourite fruits all year round.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
84,500 farmers made their Basic Payment Scheme application by the deadline - there is still time to apply but there will be a penalty.
Last night as only a few hours remained until the midnight Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) deadline for claiming without penalties, 80,000 claims had been received by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA).
Gin-lovers worldwide will toast World Gin Day as British gin and tonic exports reach a record £390 million.
With three days to go until the June 15 deadline for BPS 2015, the RPA is urging those farmers who have yet to claim to do so.
With less than a week to go to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claim deadline, here are some more top tips on getting your application right…
Farming Minister praises innovative technology across the farming industry
Ahead of the 15 June BPS deadline, the Rural Payments Agency has extended the opening hours at most of its drop-in centres.
British wool exports, including those from Cumbrian Texel, Swaledale and Herdwick breeds, are booming.
Government-backed Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) will bring jobs, tourism and investment to Cornwall’s first dedicated food village.
Open Farm Sunday on 7 June 2015 gives everyone, young and old, the chance to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside.
With two weeks remaining until the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) deadline, over 50 percent of completed applications have now been received by the RPA
Latest details of support available for BPS 2015 as deadline approaches.
New laws to clamp down on people illegally abandoning horses come into force today, improving horse welfare standards across the country.
Sentence follows an investigation by the Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate
Environment Secretary visits RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015
Defra appoints Rear Admiral Tom Karsten as new Chief Executive of Cefas.
The Prince of Wales corresponded with the Minister of State for the Environment, Elliot Morley, in 2004 about illegal fishing.
Elizabeth Truss has today (Monday 11 May) returned to Defra after being re-appointed as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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