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A £10 million fund will help protect and restore England's iconic peatlands
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New Government Litter Strategy for England to curb littering with proposals for new enforcement, education and community engagement
Dog owners reminded to keep details up to date on the 1st anniversary of microchipping law.
The water retail market opened on April 1st will deliver benefits to the economy and water customers.
Environment Secretary announces new £1 million natural flood management competition, part of the government's drive to reduce flooding by using a range of innovative techniques.
Asian Hornet Watch - new app launched to help people quickly and easily report sightings of this invasive species.
The re-opened trade route is set to benefit UK farmers and producers.
Joanne Segars OBE has been appointed to the Environment Agency board.
Minister Eustice attends Gulfood 2017 to promote UK world-class offer and strengthen trade relationships.
Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2016
Successful local authorities will be awarded a share of £3.7m under this year’s Air Quality Grant scheme
Andrea Leadsom set out her priorities for building world-leading food and farming industries at the National Farmers' Union Conference today.
New export figures reveal the growing demand for our food and drink.
Proposals include reducing the number of litters a breeder can produce without a licence to improve pet welfare standards
New interim Chief Executive announced for the Rural Payments Agency
The appointments will run 1 February 2017 until 31 January 2020.
Figures show growing demand for beer, gin and whisky.
For latest updates visit the Defra UK Air website at uk-air.defra.gov.uk.
9 committee members reappointed by Lord Gardiner
The Climate Change Risk Assessment will be followed by the National Adaptation Programme setting out how government addresses these risks.
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