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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Ethical palm oil rise protects endangered orang-utans

    If They're Gone highlights the plight of orang-utans as new report shows efforts to protect their natural habitat.

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

  • Sweet chestnut and plane tree controls introduced

    New restrictions on movement of sweet chestnut and plane come into force to protect UK tree species

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

  • Food and Environment Research Agency: new business model

    Environment Minister Lord de Mauley has started a new exercise to find a potential commercial partner for the Food and Environment Research Agency

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

  • UK CAP allocations announced

    The Common Agricultural Policy allocations for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will remain the same for the next funding period.

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

  • Yorkshire to shape the future of farming and rural life

    Yorkshire is being given its chance to shape the future of farming, the rural economy and the countryside as George Eustice visits Harrogate.

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

  • Join us for an #Agrichat session on water abstraction reform

    Defra will be taking part in a Twitter discussion on water use on farms and abstraction reform.

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

  • Waste management activities for 2014 to 2015: Defra letter to sustainable resource management stakeholders

    Priorities for Defra’s waste management activities for 2014 to 2015.

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

  • England’s bathing waters see record improvement

    New figures show almost 99 per cent of England’s bathing waters meet strict quality standards.

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

  • Action on affordable water bills

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has written to water companies to ensure customers get the best possible deal from the water sector.

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

  • Somerset badger cull ends

    The pilot badger cull in Somerset has ended

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

  • UK gives support to Kenya in fight against wildlife poaching

    British Environment Secretary announces British Army support to tackle poaching in Kenya.

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

  • Common Agricultural Policy: how will it affect you?

    A consultation is launching today on how the Common Agricultural Policy should shape the future of farming and the rural economy in England.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech to the Civil Society Advisory Board

    Owen Paterson delivered a speech on the civil society at the RSA on 29 October 2013.

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

  • Owners of dogs who kill could face 14 years imprisonment

    Punishments will reflect the devastating effect dog attacks can have.

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

  • UK Government underlines importance of Scottish fishing industry‬

    Fishing is as much a part of Scotland’s future as it has been in the past, say UK Government ministers.

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

  • Gloucestershire badger cull extension application granted

    Natural England have approved an application for an eight week extension to the badger cull in Gloucestershire

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

  • Review of EU activity on agriculture and fisheries

    We have launched new calls for evidence to hear from farmers and fishermen on how the EU has affected the UK national interest.

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

  • Badger cull extension application in Gloucestershire

    The badger cull in Gloucestershire ended this week. The cull company has applied for an extension to Natural England.

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

  • Separate collection of waste paper, metal, glass and plastic: letter to Local Authority bodies

    From 1 January 2015, waste paper, metal, plastic or glass must be collected by separate collection.

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

  • 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