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A new agreement has been signed between AHDB and Defra setting out how AHDB could develop a new multi-species livestock traceability service for England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ sets out blueprint for sustainable and profitable industry.
Zac Goldsmith MP will play a key role in the preparations for an international conference about the illegal wildlife trade, held in London in October 2018.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced £4.5 million of new funding through the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund to tackle the criminals trafficking endangered species.
Environment Secretary appoints two new members to Consumer Council for Water Board.
Letter from Minister Rutley to Ofwat about the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on water: Preparing for a drier future.
A ban on the export of British beef to China has been lifted.
Deadline for Countryside Stewardship application packs to be received by Natural England has been extended by one month.
A new law requiring horses to be microchipped has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare.
Government will agree a new strategy to support long-term health of the marine environment.
Celebrating his first year in office, UK Government minister Lord Duncan will visit innovators and scientists leading the way in high-tech developments in agriculture at Scotland’s biggest agricultural event.
Environment Secretary holds reception to celebrate the success of Scottish craft beer.
Farmers and land managers with a 2017 Countryside Stewardship agreement will receive a Bridging Payment for 75% of the current estimated value of their claim
Defra announces new funding for farmers across England to tackle the highly contagious disease Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
Professors Melanie Austen and Chris Collins appointed to December 2020.
The UK Government will show its support for Scotland’s agriculture, food and farming sectors at the Royal Highland Show.
Ban on the sale of products containing microbeads comes into effect.
Environment Secretary calls on water companies to increase investment.
Natural England’s chair Andrew Sells has announced his intention to retire in January 2019.
New funding to develop scientific breakthroughs in crop research and innovation
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