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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference

    Minister of State’s speech to the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference.

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

  • £1.3 million Government pledge to protect our most endangered species

    This new fund cements the UK's commitment to leading the way in international conservation.

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

  • New business hubs to promote rural economic growth

    A £15 million pilot project to support rural businesses and grow the rural economy is now open for applications, Environment Minister Benyon announced today.

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

  • £100,000 fund to help farmers protect wildlife and manage flood risk

    Farmers and rural communities across England are set to benefit from nearly £100,000 to reduce the risk of flooding, maintain farmland and create…

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

  • RPA sets “best ever” payments record

    The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.

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

  • New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

    Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice.

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

  • UK secures victory in EU fisheries negotiations

    The UK Government has today secured a victory for the fishing industry by stopping a massive cut in the number of days that fishermen are allowed to spend at sea.

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

  • Catherine Doran appointed as non-executive director

    The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Catherine Doran as a non-executive director to the Department. …

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

  • Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill

    A consultation on the new packaging recycling targets will run for eight weeks, closing on Friday 10 February 2012.

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

  • Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

    Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work.

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

  • Emissions of Air Pollutants Statistics

    Defra has published national statistics on the emissions of air pollutants in the UK.

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

  • Update on measures to tackle Bovine TB

    The two pilots will be closely managed and monitored to examine how safe, effective and humane a method this is.

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

  • Views sought on CAP reform

    Those with an interest in the Common Agricultural Policy will be able to present their views on the European Commission's proposed reforms.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference

    Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference.

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

  • Energy firms’ climate change plans will keep Britain’s lights on

    Energy companies’ plans to protect the UK power supply from the impacts of climate change were published by Defra today.

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

  • Publication of Independent Panel on Forestry’s progress report

    The Independent Panel on Forestry was established in March 2011 to advise on the future direction of forestry and woodland policy in England.

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

  • Spelman: Water reform needed to tackle threat of future droughts

    Water for Life recognises that water is essential for economic growth and that we must protect the environment for future generations.

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

  • Defra wins EU agreement for farmers on sheep identification

    European Member States have agreed to delay individual movement reporting for older sheep.

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

  • UK unites to stamp out battery cages

    The AHVLA will use ultra violet light to identify batches of eggs that were not laid in the new, more welfare friendly cages.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event

    Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event.

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