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Over 99,000 hectares of England to be dedicated to supporting wildlife and nature for people to enjoy
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
UK Government ministers will push the G7’s leading economies to drive forward progress on climate change, biodiversity and the clean energy transition at this week’s climate and environment ministerial.
UK and Vietnam hold their first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in three years.
New legislation will make the UK the best place in the world to invest in agri-food research and innovation.
Government, industry and charities sign agreement committing to raising public awareness of plant health and biosecurity.
Free app will allow people to count pollinators in their gardens and green spaces.
Threatened species will benefit from funding to tackle invasive species and strengthen climate change mitigation.
Almost £9 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes to expand and modernise
A world-first method for catching scallops has been developed using funding from the Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund.
Biocontrol released to protect British waterways against invasive non-native plant
The Government has reinforced its commitment to improving water quality including through plans for water companies to eliminate harm from sewage discharges.
David Holdsworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
The £5.8 million Holt Laboratory will study known and emerging threats from tree pests and diseases to ensure a robust and rapid response to outbreaks
The statement will embed protections and enhancements for the environment in government policy-making.
He will take up the post as Chair of the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales on 1 July 2022
Energy Minister Greg Hands co-chaired the first meeting of the country’s first ever dedicated group for creating UK green job opportunities.
Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners tackle the pest
Government launches Seafood Exports package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas.
Plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments announced to help farmers with cashflow
Defra and the Devolved Administrations make three appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee
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