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The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, has committed to appoint England's first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector.
Thanks to our investigation, the money will go to the Westcountry Rivers Trust to improve migratory fish habitats.
Farmers are being urged not to take chances and gamble high-risk crops against a changing climate in Devon and Cornwall.
Natural England consults on plans to designate additional areas of the Surrey Hills national landscape, also known as an area of outstanding natural beauty
Wiltshire farmer Neil Dyke drove off with water samples taken of suspected pollution from his farm.
Richmond perfume firm in fees fault – but Surrey wildlife the winner.
Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Natural England and Clinton Devon Estates announce extension to Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to promote natural connections and biodiversity.
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
Brand new 70 metre 'Elizabeth Bridge' near Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, marks significant milestone for The Lower Otter Restoration Project.
New grant scheme will bring forward small-scale developments which meet the needs of the community
100,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of the UK will be further supported to access improved broadband connections.
South coast homes to butterflies and bees among creatures getting share of £14.5m support fund to fight extinction
Cornwall is reaping the benefits of the 2021 G7 environment summit with more than 40 projects supporting nature recovery underway.
Livestock reintroduced and wildflowers increased as Cheshire nature reserve is extended
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced a £55 million Propcom+ contract and £2.89 million grant, which aims to support the transformation of Nigeria’s rural economy.
A faulty pipe leaked deadly fertiliser into River Witham, stretching 46km in ‘one of the largest environmental incidents ever recorded in Lincolnshire’.
The Coal Authority has started work to restore a previously ancient woodland in County Durham as part of its nature recovery work.
Unleashing Rural Opportunity document launched
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