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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Defra launches consultation to tackle unpaid water bills

    The industry had to write off approximately £328 million of household debt in 2010-11 which leads to higher bills for those that do pay.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pilot areas confirmed

    Two areas in West Gloucestershire and West Somerset have been selected as the most suitable to pilot controlled shooting of badgers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bin fines set for the scrap heap

    Hefty fines that punish people for putting rubbish in the wrong bin will be consigned to the scrap heap under plans set out by Defra today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry

    The Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy are not working and radical reform is required to ensure that farmers and fishermen can continue to be successful.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on Single Payment Scheme

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

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New members wanted for National Park Authorities

    Two vacancies in the New Forest, North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales NPAs and one vacancy in the Peak District and South Downs NPAs and the Broads Authority.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Yorkshire and Humber reap rewards of London 2012

    Scheme encouraging children to walk, scoot or cycle to school as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy was launched today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Veterinary Products Committee appointments

    Four new members of the Veterinary Products Committee appointed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the Oxford Farming Conference

    I spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference for the first time last year when I shared with you the new Coalition Government's priority to support British food and farming.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rural and farming networks to provide hotline to the heart of government

    The Networks bring together people from rural communities, rural businesses and the food and farming industries.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1.3 million Government pledge to protect our most endangered species

    This new fund cements the UK's commitment to leading the way in international conservation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New business hubs to promote rural economic growth

    A £15 million pilot project to support rural businesses and grow the rural economy is now open for applications, Environment Minister Benyon announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £100,000 fund to help farmers protect wildlife and manage flood risk

    Farmers and rural communities across England are set to benefit from nearly £100,000 to reduce the risk of flooding, maintain farmland and create…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RPA sets “best ever” payments record

    The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

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

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK secures victory in EU fisheries negotiations

    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 spend at sea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Catherine Doran appointed as non-executive director

    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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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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

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

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

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

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government