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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Only by working together will we eradicate bovine TB

    In England we already have tough measures that are helping stop the spread of bovine TB. We restrict cattle movement, regularly administer robust…

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

  • New Environment Secretary, Minister of State, Parliamentary Under Secretary appointed

    The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP has been confirmed as the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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

  • Poul Christensen to remain as Chair of Natural England

    Poul Christensen CBE will remain as Chair of Natural England following the extension of his appointment by Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman…

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

  • Myth bust: The Telegraph suggests people won’t be safe when walking dogs at night during any pilot badger culls.

    The public's safety is vital and anyone taking part in the cull must consider the safety of their operations at all times.

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

  • £2.9m to create 1,100 new jobs in the South West announced on rural roadshow

    Devon and Somerset is one of five regions to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • New members appointed to the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)

    Three new members have been appointed to the Government’s Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE).

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

  • Daily Telegraph claim that wildlife laws will be relaxed

    The myth: The Daily Telegraph reported that the Law Commission’s review of wildlife legislation will lead to changes that: Make it easier…

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

  • North East to get £3.2 million to create new rural jobs and businesses

    Northumberland and Durham is one of five regions to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • Defra announces new members of the Darwin Expert Committee

    Eight members appointed and five members reappointed to the Darwin Expert Committee (DEC).

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

  • £3.5m for new jobs and businesses announced on Cumbria Rural Roadshow

    Cumbria is one of five regions to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • New ADHB board member appointed

    Timothy Kelly appointed to the board of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). He will serve initially from 13…

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

  • Reappointment and extension of memberships to the Natural England Board

    Natural England is the body responsible for enhancing and managing the natural environment.

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

  • Reappointment to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew

    Professor Jonathan Drori has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Environment Agency Board appointments

    Karen Burrows, Peter Ainsworth and Richard Leafe appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency.

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

  • Great British food wins over the world

    Food and drink producers from across Great Britain showcased a range of products to international media in a bid to boost exports.

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

  • Latest household waste and recycling statistics

    Provisional estimates for Quarter 3 of 2011/12 of local authority collected waste generation and management for England and the regions have been published today.

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

  • New guidance for businesses to report their sustainability credentials

    Defra is consulting on guidelines to help businesses that want to demonstrate their corporate sustainability credentials do it in a clear and concise way.

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

  • Air pollution forecast

    As the weather gets warmer, it increases the possibility that some air pollutants may reach higher levels for short periods of time. The current…

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

  • New plans to assess UK progress towards sustainable future

    Defra has launched a consultation on a new set of Sustainable Development Indicators (SDIs).

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

  • Sustainable Development Indicators

    Defra is developing a new set of sustainable development indicators to make our progress towards a more sustainable future more transparent and easier for people to track.

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