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  • Rural productivity driven by hi-tech boost and better roads

    More rural opportunities could increase rural employment in England by 6%.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welcome to the Real Winter Wonderland

    Celebrate nature's Real Winter Wonderland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Environment Secretary speech at the Northern Farming Conference

    Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss speech to the Northern Farming Conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elizabeth Truss speech on the environment and the rural economy

    Speech delivered at The Policy Exchange on the link between the natural environment and the economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elizabeth Truss: Healthy environment integral to healthy 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.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Subsidies for solar farms to be cut to help safeguard farmland

    New rules will ensure more agricultural land is dedicated to growing crops and food

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming minister discusses wildlife-friendly farming at RSPB farm

    George Eustice visited RSPB-owned Hope Farm to see work taking place to better protect our farmland birds.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM announces multi-million pound boost for British food industry

    Central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced and seasonal food to benefit British farmers and small businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £500,000 investment energises renewable energy community groups

    Over £500,000 has been assigned to help rural community energy projects across England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local authorities to be given powers to close public roads for motor sports events

    Government’s response to consultation published with move that could generate additional £40m for local communities

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra awards £19 million to help rural businesses

    2,500 rural businesses across England will benefit from a share of a £19 million fund, supporting 5,000 jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CAP greening criteria announced

    Common Agricultural Policy greening criteria have been announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dan Rogerson's speech at the Royal Bath and West show

    Dan Rogerson addressed the CLA breakfast at the Royal Bath and West show on 28th May 2014

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on funding for flood-affected businesses

    Government has allocated the second tranche of funding from the £10 million Business Support Scheme to help businesses hardest hit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £10 million Farming Flood Recovery Fund to open on Friday

    The government has promised £10 million of support for farmers affected by flooding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A rural business with global appeal

    How superfast broadband can transform a business operating from remote locations.

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  • Superfast Rothbury

    The Rural Community Broadband Fund brings superfast coverage to its first rural community.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson speech to Policy Exchange

    In a major speech to Policy Exchange on Wednesday 20 November, Owen Paterson set out the government’s determination to have a practical approach to the environment that sustains communities now and in the long term.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 10,000 new entrepreneurs supported by Start Up Loans

    The 10,000th loan from the government’s successful Start Up Loans scheme has been awarded to a budding entrepreneur from Cornwall.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Food and Environment Research Agency: new business model

    Environment Minister Lord de Mauley has started a new exercise to find a potential commercial partner for the Food and Environment Research Agency

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government