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A ban on the export of British beef to China has been lifted.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Deadline for Countryside Stewardship application packs to be received by Natural England has been extended by one month.
A new law requiring horses to be microchipped has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare.
Government will agree a new strategy to support long-term health of the marine environment.
Celebrating his first year in office, UK Government minister Lord Duncan will visit innovators and scientists leading the way in high-tech developments in agriculture at Scotland’s biggest agricultural event.
Environment Secretary holds reception to celebrate the success of Scottish craft beer.
Farmers and land managers with a 2017 Countryside Stewardship agreement will receive a Bridging Payment for 75% of the current estimated value of their claim
Defra announces new funding for farmers across England to tackle the highly contagious disease Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
Professors Melanie Austen and Chris Collins appointed to December 2020.
The UK Government will show its support for Scotland’s agriculture, food and farming sectors at the Royal Highland Show.
Ban on the sale of products containing microbeads comes into effect.
Environment Secretary calls on water companies to increase investment.
Natural England’s chair Andrew Sells has announced his intention to retire in January 2019.
New funding to develop scientific breakthroughs in crop research and innovation
Government announces support for Finn’s Law campaign Bill in Parliament.
Sir William Worsley has been appointed to bolster planting rates and grow green spaces.
Fight to tackle scourge of waste crime takes another step forward today as Michael Gove announces a comprehensive review to beef up the government’s approach.
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme has seen popular take-up by farmers after the first funding round
On World Oceans Day, government launches consultation to protect rare sea life and threatened marine habitats around English coast.
Yuyo, which already exports to 7 countries worldwide, boosted its international orders by 42% between 2015 and 2017.
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