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Prime Minister David Cameron: "As a one nation government we will keep on backing British farmers."
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Scottish Hydro Transmission partners with Scottish Environment Protection Agency on novel way to value land use changes
Elizabeth Truss sets out her vision for the role of open data in the future of food, farming and the natural environment
Defra's data reserves will be released to create opportunities for people in the UK making their living from food, farming and the environment.
Two of London’s much-loved parks are recognised as being among the most important places for wildlife in England.
Appointments to National Park Authorities, the Broads Authority & Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Residents across 17 of the UK’s most rural areas with the highest fuel prices to benefit from a 5 pence per litre fuel price cut.
Applications open today for more Food Enterprise Zones to help food businesses across the country generate growth and jobs.
UK's most rural communities a step closer to getting a fuel price cut.
One year on from the severe floods that hit the Somerset Levels, Business Secretary Vince Cable is visiting small businesses in the area.
More rural opportunities could increase rural employment in England by 6%.
Celebrate nature's Real Winter Wonderland
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss speech to the Northern Farming Conference
Speech delivered at The Policy Exchange on the link between the natural environment and the economy.
The Environment Secretary says the UK’s £100 billion food and farming sector needs a healthy and clean environment to be at its most productive.
New rules will ensure more agricultural land is dedicated to growing crops and food
George Eustice visited RSPB-owned Hope Farm to see work taking place to better protect our farmland birds.
Central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced and seasonal food to benefit British farmers and small businesses.
Over £500,000 has been assigned to help rural community energy projects across England.
Government’s response to consultation published with move that could generate additional £40m for local communities
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