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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Statement from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson following the meeting with food businesses – Saturday 9 February

    Statement from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson following the meeting with food businesses

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

  • Statement from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson on contaminated meat – 8 February

    “I completely understand why people are so concerned about this issue. It’s totally unacceptable that people have been sold something that is…

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

  • New laws to stop illegally harvested timber

    These changes follow an industry-wide consultation which showed overwhelming support for these tough new measures.

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

  • Statement from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson following the announcement from Findus and the Food Standards Agency about beef lasagne products

    Following the announcement by the Food Standards Agency that horsemeat has been found in Findus beef lasagna products, Environment Secretary…

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

  • Latest quarterly statistics on Local Authority collected waste for England

    Provisional quarterly estimates for Quarter 1 2012/13 of local authority collected waste generation and management for England and the regions from April to June 2012. 

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

  • Flood defences get green light

    The Government is on course to spend £2.3 billion to prevent flooding and coastal erosion over the four years to 2015.

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

  • All dogs in England to get free microchips

    Each year more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost at a cost of £57 million to the taxpayer and welfare charities.

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

  • Myth bust: The Express claims that British sovereignty of the seabed is under threat

    Amendment of the Common Fisheries Policy would not change the sovereignty of our sea bed or give the EU new powers.

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

  • Rural business training for 90,000 entrepreneurs launched

    The new government business training scheme will bring new skills and business knowledge to rural areas.

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

  • Recycling quality to be improved

    Consultation published on proposals to measure the quality of recycled materials being processed at Material Recovery Facilities (MRF).

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

  • New public body will protect forests for future generations

    Alongside the continuing work of the Forestry Commission, this new body will own, maintain and safeguard our forests on behalf of the public.

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

  • Appointments to the board of the Consumer Council for Water

    The Consumer Council for Water currently represents water and sewerage customers in England and Wales.

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

  • Sale of invasive water plants banned to protect wildlife

    The sale of five invasive non-native aquatic plant species is to be banned in order to protect wildlife Environment Minister Richard Benyon.

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

  • Wildlife crime fight continues

    Continued funding has secured the future of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) Environment Minister Richard Benyon confirmed today.

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

  • Myth bust: Times article on government’s response to chalara

    Tree and plant health is an absolute priority in Defra and our response to tree diseases has been put on the same footing as our response to animal diseases.

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

  • Quicker and easier to apply for farm payments using new on-line system

    Defra will be working to ensure that the system is cost effective, flexible and above all, easy for customers to use.

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

  • Red diesel rules relaxed in cold snap

    During extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today.

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

  • Minister of State’s speech to the SEMEX Dairy Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the SEMEX Dairy Conference.

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

  • Alternatives to peat research fund

    A new £1 million pot for research to help the gardening industry end its reliance on peat has been announced today by Environment Minister Richard.

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

  • New appointment to Veterinary Products Committee

    Dr Tanya Bleiker has been appointed a member of the Veterinary Products Committee.

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