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Government's strategy to tackle bovine TB continues to deliver results
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The process for renewal of type 1 transporter authorisations has changed.
Today the UK government achieved agreements supporting UK fishermen and sustainable fishing at the annual EU talks on fishing quotas.
The latest round of Countryside Stewardship funding will include grants for woodland creation and reduction of flood risk.
Richard Macdonald appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Environment Agency
Andrea Leadsom addresses the CLA's inaugural Rural Business 2030 Conference
The new data portal will provide easier access to the plant health information required to assess and respond to threats.
Sarah Flannigan appointed and Sir Derek Myers reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Funding will help Lake District National Park launch 18-month project to repair and improve the county's much loved walking routes.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs addresses the 3rd Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in Hanoi.
UK Armed Forces will help stem illegal wildlife trade in Malawi by training a new force of anti-poaching trackers.
The UK will commit an additional £13 million to new measures tackling the illegal wildlife trade, the Environment Secretary announced today.
New report shows sales of antibiotics for use in animals dropped to 56mg/kg in 2015
Fishing Focus is a marine newsletter published by Defra to keep stakeholders informed about the work we are doing.
Lord Gardiner honours pollinator-friendly projects and urges the public to take action to meet bees' needs this winter.
New statistics on bathing water quality reveal England's favourite swimming spots are the cleanest they've been since records began.
Defra appoints temporary Chair of Northumbria RFCC
An outbreak of Asian hornets in the South West has been successfully contained by the National Bee Unit
Environment Secretary visits Scotland as sales of Scotch whisky soar.
Environment Agency announces shake-up of rod licences after listening to calls from anglers
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