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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Iain Ferguson appointed as non-executive director

    Iain Ferguson has been appointed as Defra’s Lead Non-Executive Director.

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

  • Survey of commercial and industrial waste arisings 2010: Final results

    The final results provide estimates of the amount of waste that businesses generate and how it is managed.

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

  • Litter Convention announces new message and statistics

    A new anti-littering message, 'Love Where You Live', announced after new statistics show that England's litter problem is not improving.

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

  • Reservoir flood maps published

    Maps showing areas that could flood, in the unlikely event that a reservoir failed, now available.

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

  • UK emissions of Air Pollutants: 2009 results

    This National Statistics release covers 2009 results from the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) for UK emissions.

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

  • Fisheries: UK fights to end discards in deal with no winners

    The UK has secured an agreement to a complete review of the controversial cod recovery plan for 2011.

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

  • Pesticides consultation responses published

    The summary of responses and initial Government response to the consultation on implementing new European pesticides legislation has been published today.

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

  • Give a gift for nature this Christmas

    A range of gifts available that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife.

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

  • Minister welcomes new RPA Chief Executive

    Mark Grimshaw has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.

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

  • Responsibility and cost sharing: Independent group publishes report

    Animal keepers have invaluable experience and knowledge that should be fully used to tackle animal disease.

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

  • Natural Environment White Paper discussion document: record response

    The aim of the White Paper is to set out a clear framework for protecting and enhancing the things that nature gives us for free.

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

  • Welfare issues of dog breeding meeting

    The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding met for the first time today.

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

  • Biodiversity: new global scientific body welcomed

    The UK has pledged £2 million over the next four years to support the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

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

  • Appointments to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority

    Professor Michel Kaiser appointed as interim deputy chair of the Sea Fish Industry Authority's management board.

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

  • Animal feed delivery drivers’ hours relaxed

    This temporary relaxation of enforcement applies immediately and will run until 23.59 on 17 December.

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

  • Severe weather conditions

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

  • The Big Tree Plant: new partnership to plant one million trees

    A new partnership that will plant one million extra trees across England in the next four years, was launched by Defra Minister Jim Paice today.

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

  • Anaerobic Digestion framework document published

    An anaerobic digestion framework document was today published by the Government.

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

  • Single Payments to be made from today

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice has made the following statement to Parliament:

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during December 2010

    Compensation payable during December 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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