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18 September 2018 — News story
£3m support scheme launched to reduce air pollution from farming
A new team of experts officially start today, backed with £3 million of funding to help farmers reduce ammonia emissions from agriculture.
13 September 2018 — Press release
New data shows drop in bovine TB as further measures to fight disease unveiled
Fall in new confirmed TB cases in Gloucestershire and Somerset demonstrates progress in delivering 25-year TB Strategy.
12 September 2018 — Press release
Landmark Agriculture Bill to deliver a Green Brexit
Michael Gove sets out major post-Brexit policy to invest in the environment and take back control for farmers after almost 50 years under EU rules
10 September 2018 — News story
Asian hornet: Fowey nest destroyed as two new sightings confirmed in Liskeard and Hull
Two more sightings of Asian hornets have been confirmed and surveillance activity is underway.
6 September 2018 — News story
New pilot scheme to bring 2,500 seasonal workers to UK farms
Environment Secretary: We have listened to powerful arguments from farmers.
4 September 2018 — News story
Asian hornet identified in Cornwall
An Asian hornet has been found in Cornwall and surveillance activity is underway.
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Defra Helpline
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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03459 33 55 77
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+44 20 7238 6951
The quickest way to get a response is to call our Helpline which is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges). Alternatively you can email us, or write to us at the postal address given above. We aim to reply to emails or letters within fifteen working days.
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03000 200 301
Contact the Defra Rural Services helpline for farming-related advice.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
You should also call us 24/7 to report suspicion of notifiable disease in animals.
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Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
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0370 241 1710
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