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Strictest targets ever for water companies set out by government in new plan to tackle sewage discharges.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
More support for farmers to help them with the impact of ongoing dry weather.
Parts of South West, Southern and Central England and East of England move into Drought status.
The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme will help councils clean up UK towns and cities.
Defra provides details of the chair, expert panel and scope of the Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain.
Environment Secretary makes series of appointments to England's National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.
Tougher sentencing and improved powers introduced under the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs
Review into automation in horticulture published
Communities will be selected through the Environment Agency’s annual refresh of the £5.2 billion capital programme
The Environment Secretary will announce funding to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farm-based protein production.
The Environment Secretary has selected Alan Lovell DL as the Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the Environment Agency.
UK to join Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition (SPG) to share knowledge of best practice on green agriculture and food production.
George Eustice delivered a speech at Groundswell setting out future farming plans, including the opening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Government food strategy will back our farmers by helping to increase domestic production, spread jobs and grow the economy.
New £30 million funding grants to help farmers boost their businesses and add extra value to their produce.
New legislation will make the UK the best place in the world to invest in agri-food research and innovation.
He will take up the post as Chair of the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales on 1 July 2022
Plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments announced to help farmers with cashflow
Government opens application window for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned exit from the industry.
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