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Economists from DEFRA assess the risks of resource nationalism to the UK economy
The Fresh Produce Consortium and the National Farmers’ Union have been selected to run reviews under Business Focus on Enforcement.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Gill Weeks, OBE, has been appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency
From 2017, central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced, seasonal food, through a new, simplified food and drink buying standard.
Sir Philip Dilley appointed as new Chairman of Environment Agency.
This newsletter was issued in July 2014.
Over £500,000 has been assigned to help rural community energy projects across England.
2,500 rural businesses across England will benefit from a share of a £19 million fund, supporting 5,000 jobs.
Air Quality Grant Programme for 2014/15 announced
Social media campaign launched to promote Protected Food Names produced on the route
British beef and lamb could be heading to China in a new agreement that could be worth up to £120m to the UK economy each year.
Secretary of State Owen Paterson's speech to the Cereas Agricultural Show on greening, a new requirement under the Common Agricultural Policy.
A consultation proposing further measures to strengthen our bovine TB cattle controls has been launched today.
Common Agricultural Policy greening criteria have been announced.
Fishermen across the UK will be able to apply for a fair share of a new grant scheme to help them adapt to the new Common Fisheries Policy and grow their businesses.
The Marine Management Organisation has explained its role in relation to a proposed ban on drift nets.
Philip Dilley selected as the preferred option to succeed Lord Chris Smith
The Infrastructure Bill introduces new measures to make it easier, quicker and simpler to get Britain building for the future.
Dan Rogerson addressed the CLA breakfast at the Royal Bath and West show on 28th May 2014
Darwin Initiative: Fellowship Award case study. Voahirana Randriamamonjy - protecting lemurs in Madagascar
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