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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • 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

  • Waste targets beaten by DIY sector

    HISC report shows the DIY sector has surpassed targets with a reduction in waste sent to landfill and packaging.

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

  • Ash disease found in Leicestershire

    The tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback has been confirmed.

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

  • Ash disease found in Dorset

    A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in woodland in Dorset, near Dorchester.

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

  • Farming industry ‘the economic backbone’ of rural Wales

    Secretaries of State support Denbigh & Flint Show

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

  • Low carbon agriculture and avoided deforestation in Brazil

    How the International Climate Fund (ICF) is supporting small and medium-scale farmers to deploy low carbon agriculture to protect and restore forests.

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  • Bovine TB: Tough new rules to halt the spread of disease

    David Heath announces new measures to stop the spread of bovine TB.

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

  • Water metering: response to an article in the Telegraph

    Reports that there will be ‘compulsory water meters for millions of householders’ are false

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

  • Marine Conservation Zones: response to an article in the Times

    Richard Benyon has responded to an article in the Times by stressing that we cannot designate all proposed 127 Marine Conservation Zones without the evidence we need.

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

  • Hop to it! Kent says cheers to Britain's first protected hops

    East Kent Goldings become the first hops to gain Protected Designation of Origin status.

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

  • Action to clamp down on dangerous dogs

    Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.

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

  • Waste plan: Have your say

    Consumers, businesses and councils are urged to give their views on a plan to cut waste thrown away, save money and protect the environment.

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

  • Dangerous dogs: tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners

    The government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.

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

  • Peak District National Park: an example of a flourishing business

    Each year, there are nearly 90 million visitors to the English National Parks, contributing £4 billion to the parks and surrounding areas.

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  • Ministers challenge back-door bin tax that would fuel fly-tipping

    Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.

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

  • Guidance on bin charging on student accommodation

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Lord de Mauley to local authority Chief Executives.

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

  • Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments

    Chairs appointed to regional flood and coastal committees

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

  • Endangered animals: join #thebigroar to highlight their plight

    Presenter Kate Silverton tweets her support for "If They're Gone...." campaign.

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

  • Farming Resilience Summit: Preparing for business risks in farming

    Farmers given help by major banks, farming charities and farming representatives to prepare for business risks

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

  • £160 million technology boost for UK agricultural industries

    The UK will become a world leader in agricultural science and technology following the launch of a new strategy

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