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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Young people wanted to join Shropshire’s food industry

    Young people in the West Midlands are missing out if they don't think about a career in the food sector, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today.

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

  • Dairy industry skills given funding boost

    £176,000 will be invested in the dairy industry's first Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

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

  • Dogger Bank to get special marine protection

    The Dogger Bank is in the middle of the North Sea and crosses the offshore waters of the UK, the Netherlands and Germany.

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

  • Environment regulations under the red tape spotlight

    It will focus on 287 environmental regulations that apply to businesses, covering issues such as waste, emissions and wildlife protection.

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

  • New video to help farmers reduce TB risks

    Farmers will be able to access advice on reducing the risks of cattle contracting TB from wildlife through a new online video, released today.

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

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • Appointments to the Natural England board

    William Cockbain and Professor David Macdonald have been appointed to the Board of Natural England.

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

  • Nature vital to our health, wealth and happiness

    The true value of the UK’s wildlife and habitats has been revealed today in two research reports published by Defra.

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

  • Launch of consultation on abolition of Inland Waterways Advisory Council

    A consultation on the proposal to abolish the Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC) has been launched today by Defra.

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

  • UK secures international agreement to combat illegal rhino trade

    Three out of the five species of rhinoceros are critically endangered.

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

  • New strategy to save and protect England’s Wildlife

    'Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England's wildlife and ecosystem services' aims to halt the loss of England's habitats and species.

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

  • Appointments to Defra’s Science Advisory Council

    New chair and seven members appointed to Science Advisory Council. Seven other members have…

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

  • Benyon calls for firm action against ‘archaic’ trade in rhino horn

    Poaching is one of the main threats to the survival of the species.

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

  • Veterinary Products Committee appointments

    Professor William Reilly has been appointed Chair of the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC).

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

  • Animal health and welfare board: chair appointed

    Michael Seals has been appointed as the Chair of the new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE).

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

  • Encouraging green growth: Government and businesses working together

    Greater clarity on what government means by a 'green economy', the policies being put in place to achieve this, and how they come together.

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

  • CAP payments data published

    Defra has published information about UK Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments made to ‘legal’ persons between 16 October 2008 and 15 October…

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

  • Local Authority collected waste for England: quarterly statistics

    Provisional results summarising waste collected and managed by local authorities in England from January 2010 to December 2010.

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

  • Appointments to the Environment Agency

    Dr Clive Elphick has been appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.

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

  • Animal Aid abattoir cruelty footage: myth busted

    Animal cruelty is completely unacceptable, and we vigorously pursue action wherever we can.

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