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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Two members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A new antibiotic resistance campaign is encouraging pet owners to accept vet advice that antibiotics might not always be the remedy.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New rules are now in force which will protect the water environment and save farmers money.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • GLD lawyers join the fight against plastic pollution.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defra champions farm to fork traceability through new Livestock Information Service

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A ban on ivory sales in the UK will be introduced as plans published to protect elephants.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, wrote in today's Times about the case for a total sales ban on ivory in the UK.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Councils will have the power to almost double on-the-spot fines for litter louts from today, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Demand for British chocolate is on the increase around the globe as UK chocolatiers export more treats.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A new grant scheme is being piloted this year in five National Parks, offering funding for land managers to restore their historic farm buildings.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Haulage firms will benefit from a cheaper fee if they use less polluting lorries in plans to improve air quality across the UK.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Communities across England will benefit from enhanced flood protection

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Invasive species week runs till 29 March and is encouraging river users to think about non-native species and aquatic plants such as floating pennywort.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Updated statutory guidance part of on-going programme of reforms reflecting latest vet and animal husbandry advice

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Former deputy Chair and acting Chair Brian Young will now permanently take up the role.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A new £27 million scheme is open for applicants to help improve the country's waterways

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A consultation on implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK has started and views are now being sought.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government