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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • River maintenance pilots begin

    The Environment Secretary has announced a new pilot scheme to help landowners manage the risk of flooding while also protecting the environment

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Somerset badger cull extension granted

    Application to extend the Somerset badger cull pilot has now been approved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Loan fund to turn farm waste to energy

    Funding will help farmers set up new plants to turn their waste into energy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £186 million boost for technologies of the future

    A package of investment in the 8 great technologies of the future will accelerate high-tech progress from the lab to the marketplace

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Badger cull extension application in Somerset

    The badger cull pilot cull in Somerset has finished. An application has been submitted by the company for a short extension.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK food and drink companies set for export success

    'Food is GREAT' campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New measures to increase rural home-building

    Village greens to get new planning measure.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson speech to National Parks conference

    Owen Paterson speaking at the Association of National Park Authorities Conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rural growth: The success of North York Moors based 'Ginger Pig'

    Defra's £20m+ investment in over 800 businesses in English National Parks has benefited enterprises such as 'The Ginger Pig'.

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  • Launch of week to inspire small food and drink businesses to export

    A week dedicated to inspiring small food and drink businesses to grow an international market for their products has launched today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • If They’re Gone... campaign supports World Rhino Day

    Defra supports World Rhino Day, Sunday 22 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson heads to Russia to help boost British exports

    Owen Paterson is leading a UK delegation of food and drink companies to Russia to fly the flag for Great British food.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Multi-million beef and lamb trade deal opened with Russia

    A £100 million deal has been struck between the UK and Russia for the trade of beef and lamb.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Badger cull humaneness expert advice will be publicly available

    Defra responds to claims made by Humane Society International in The Times

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ash disease found in Somerset

    A case of the tree disease Chalara has been confirmed in woodland in Somerset.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment

    Charge for single use carrier bags to be introduced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government has no plans to take over badger cull pilots

    Defra rebuts claims made by the Guardian

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Badger culling will have a significant impact on bovine TB

    Rebuts the claim that the badger cull will fail to halt bovine TB

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on scheme to provide benefits for economy and nature

    A consultation on a new scheme to boost economic growth and improve the environment starts today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson's speech to the LGA Rural Conference 2013

    Environment Minister Owen Paterson calls on schools, hospitals and local public servers to buy more locally-sourced food.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government