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Multi-million pound funding available to help tackle poaching and the illegal wildlife trade
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The creation of the country's first National Park Youth Cabinet will give young and local people an active role in their National Park.
New funding for six rural areas making it easier to apply for flood protection.
New £24 million Growth Programme opens up opportunities for rural businesses and communities.
British shoppers took 8.5 billion single-use carrier bags from major supermarkets in 2014.
The Secretary of State appoints Emma Howard Boyd as Deputy Chair and re-appoints John Varley, Karen Burrows and Peter Ainsworth.
Prime Minister David Cameron: "As a one nation government we will keep on backing British farmers."
Government backing means scientists in Kent are ensuring we can grow more, buy more and sell more British fruit whatever the weather.
Marcus Rink has been appointed Chief Inspector of the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for England and Wales.
The Environment Secretary calls for more CAP simplifications for farmers from the EU Agriculture Commissioner.
Resource Minister launches review to stimulate growth and innovation in waste sector.
Eighty leading representatives from food and farming join Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today to discuss the future of the industry.
More than 88,000 BPS applications received as of 9 July. Rural Payments Agency is now focussed on validating and verifying claims to make sure of prompt payments in December.
A new Virtual Food Authenticity Network has been launched and will be overseen by Selvarani Elahi, the UK’s Deputy Government Chemist.
A small number of technical amendments to the Hunting Act have been proposed.
Information on sourcing cleaning products and personal care products made with sustainable palm oil derivatives
Consultation on the extension of the averaging period for farmers’ profits to 5 years.
Deadline for applications for Basic Payment Scheme 2015 is midnight on 10 July
Pork exports rocket after UK government opens up pork trade to China.
This newsletter was issued in June 2015.
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