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Ele Brown and Jorge Martin-Almagro appointed as Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New regulations mean farmers will be able to challenge prices and more easily raise concerns with supply contracts, helping ensure they receive a fair price
Bees' Needs Week launches for 2023, encouraging everyone to protect pollinators
Maximum on-the-spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping to increase under PM’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan
Mark Spencer drives tractor to Parliament to shine a light on mental health in rural communities
Fifty-six councils across the UK to receive funding totalling more than £1.2 million to target chewing gum stains
Letters to the tobacco industry about smoking related litter.
Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species.
Nick Joicey appointed as a new second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Farming Innovation Investor Partnership Competition will combine private investment with grant funding to scale up innovation in farming sector.
Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants
Farming Minister Mark Spencer responds to today's publication (30 June) of John Shropshire's Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain.
Government launches new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats.
The Shark Fins Act passed into law today banning the international shark fin trade
On 29 June 2023, the government announced new investment and actions to improve lowland peat and reduce carbon emissions.
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by National Drought Group members amidst ongoing hot and dry weather.
Consultation launched to help meet commitment to support farmers to create or restore 45,000 miles of hedgerows by 2050.
UK Government displays support for Scotland’s vital agriculture, food, drink and farming sectors, at the show which got underway today (Thursday 22 June).
On 22 June 2023, the Environment Secretary and French State Minister Bérangère Couillard launched a Global Roadmap to support companies to contribute to nature recovery.
The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 will start accepting applications from August, offering an improved, more streamlined process for farmers.
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