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The new Code allows people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers, while giving it the respect it deserves.
A new Statutory Instrument will come into force next month to introduce stricter measures against Xylella
Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner attended the first Bovine TB Paternship meeting today
Key legislation on track to become law in time to kickstart agricultural transition period next year
The Bill, the first major fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years, has passed the House of Lords and has now entered the House of Commons for further scrutiny.
As Oak Processionary Moth season begins, the Forestry Commission reminds people to be aware of the pest and report sightings
All garden centres reopening should put in place social distancing and safety measures.
On 21 April Lord Gardiner of Kimble delivered a statement at an Extraordinary Virtual meeting of the G20 Agriculture Ministers in response to coronavirus.
World-leading scientific and veterinary capability will be strengthened
Flagship Fisheries Bill moves forward as the Lords Minister leads Second Reading in Parliament.
Exercise to practice biosecurity measures in the event of an African swine fever outbreak
Village Halls Week: Government scheme supports vital hubs for rural communities.
The Ash Archive initiative is a major step towards maintaining and restoring ash in the British landscape.
New VARSS report confirms that sales of veterinary antibiotics have halved over the past four years.
Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner and the UK Chief Vet joined a Border Force operation at Heathrow Airport
Updated guidance has been issued on the movement of horses and other equines.
Defra announces new poster campaign warning holidaymakers of the risks around bringing contaminated pork products into the UK.
New legislation introduced to prevent harmful rose virus arriving in the UK
The Government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
Tighter measures on the import of oak trees come into force in England to protect the country against oak processionary moth
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