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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Stopping wildlife crime at the border

    Border Force officers displayed seizures and explained how they prevent wildlife smuggling at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference today.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson speech to Illegal Wildlife Trafficking meeting

    Speech made by Owen Paterson on the illegal trade in wildlife.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson speech at Food and Drink Federation President’s dinner

    Speech by Owen Paterson on opportunities for the food and drink sector.

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

  • EU and UK action on environment and climate change review

    Defra and DECC launch a consultation into EU action on the environment and climate change

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

  • Environment Secretary welcomes taskforce report into tree and plant health

    A new report on combating tree and plant pests and diseases has been given strong backing from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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

  • Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board

    Three new Non-Executive Directors, Chris Burchell, Martin Lawrence and Catherine Waddams, have been appointed to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board.

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

  • Improved environment guidance for businesses

    UK businesses and the public are being asked to send ideas on how environmental rules and regulations can be made more straightforward.

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

  • Defra to meet the cost of removing sheep killed in snow

    Farmers will be reimbursed for the cost of removing sheep killed in snow in England last month.

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

  • UK spearheads significant step forward in EU fish negotiations

    Member States have today agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally.

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

  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published today.

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

  • Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled

    The government has introduced new legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminalise forced marriage and reform the police.

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

  • New project launched to protect oak trees from harmful caterpillar

    Announcement of £1.5 million project to protect oak trees from a destructive moth.

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

  • Farm business summit aims to help farmers

    Summit called to help banks and farmers understand and respond to future business risks and opportunities to grow the rural economy.

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

  • Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

    David Piccaver and Will Lifford have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

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

  • Appointments to National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority

    National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority re-appoint members.

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

  • Processed beef products and horse meat

    Information about the actions following discovery of undeclared horse DNA in meat products.

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

  • Better checks on TB history of cattle

    TB risk information about cattle will be shared at the point of sale so farmers will know the animal’s TB testing history.

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

  • Animal Health and Welfare Board for England AGM

    Opening comments.by Michael Seals

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

  • Avian influenza testing

    A case of Avian Influenza (AI) - believed to pose only a low risk to public health - has been identified at a site in East Anglia.

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

  • Circus wild animal ban moves a step closer

    A ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses in England is now a significant step closer after plans to change the law were published today.

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