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David Holdsworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The £5.8 million Holt Laboratory will study known and emerging threats from tree pests and diseases to ensure a robust and rapid response to outbreaks
The statement will embed protections and enhancements for the environment in government policy-making.
He will take up the post as Chair of the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales on 1 July 2022
Energy Minister Greg Hands co-chaired the first meeting of the country’s first ever dedicated group for creating UK green job opportunities.
Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners tackle the pest
Government launches Seafood Exports package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas.
Plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments announced to help farmers with cashflow
Defra and the Devolved Administrations make three appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee
Acts further strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader for animal health and welfare now that we have left the EU
Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen biosecurity following the interception of Pine Processionary Moth
Mandatory housing measures will be lifted from 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022.
Defra Ministers have made two appointments to the Board of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
Minister Churchill spoke about the potential for technology across the agri-food sector at the conference.
From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers.
Domestic funding scheme will continue in England, providing support to the seafood sector
Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing waters.
Government opens application window for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned exit from the industry.
Steve Almond, Kate Priestman and John Scanlon have all been appointed as Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
A £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 homes.
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