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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • New cattle measures to help deliver TB freedom in England

    Further measures to protect England from bovine TB are being introduced as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy which is on track to deliver TB-free status for over half of the country by 2019.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary salutes Britain's women farmers

    The Environment Secretary will be joined by leading women in farming to celebrate International Women's Day

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • One month left to chip your dog

    From 6 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK wine industry pledges 10-fold increase in exports

    The UK wine industry celebrates a corker 2015 with a pledge for a tenfold increase in exports by 2020.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government going further to cut red tape by £10 billion

    Business Secretary unveils measures that will help deliver the government’s commitment to cut a further £10 billion of red tape.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images

    The Environment Agency today (Tuesday 1 March) unveils its new design for this year’s rod licences.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Stop the spread for Invasive Species Week

    The second annual Invasive Species Week starts on 29 February and will run until 6 March.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defra appoints six members to new Natural Capital Committee

    Expert advice on the state of English Natural Capital from the new Natural Capital Committee will drive forward the 25-year Environment Plan

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Environment Minister addresses the National Farmers' Union Conference

    Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual National Farmers' Union Conference

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Wet weather leads to flood risk this weekend

    The Environment Agency warns of wet weather leading to flood risk this weekend

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New data reveals the nation’s changing tastes

    Information from the National Food Survey has been released as open data

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bluetongue risk: farmers urged to remain vigilant

    Farmers are being urged to monitor their stock carefully for bluetongue symptoms.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Boosting productivity in rural areas

    A new Rural Planning Review will look to reduce regulatory burdens in support of new homes, jobs and innovation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Norfolk farmers blazing a trail in farming innovation

    Farming Minister George Eustice praises the innovation of the Norfolk farming industry

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Call for Farming Recovery Fund applications

    Flood affected farmers are urged to submit applications as soon as possible before the 1 April deadline.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lasers reveal 'lost' Roman roads

    Archaeologists are using Environment Agency laser mapping data to rediscover hundreds of kilometres of 'lost' Roman roads.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Green space: Satellite data transforms environmental protection

    Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss explains how satellite data can help protect and improve our natural environment

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Speech on reforming Defra for the Institute for Government

    The Environment Secretary's speech at the Institute for Government on reforming Defra.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship grants soon to open for applications

    The hedgerows and boundaries grant and woodland creation grant under the Countryside Stewardship scheme open for applications this month.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Winter 2015 to 2016 floods: government response

    Flooding in northern England: government information and advice about support available.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government