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Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the 2025 Groundswell Show.
The government is making a substantial investment in the future of farming, supporting cleaner rivers, healthier soils, and more resilient landscapes.
Scotch Whisky becomes the first international product to gain legal protection in Argentina as a Geographical Indication
Almost £8 billion to be invested in flood defences over the next decade
Uplifts to Guaranteed Service Standard Scheme will result in up to tenfold increase for customer compensation when they've been failed by water companies
Funding for Environment Agency farm inspections is doubling as part of a wider drive to help farmers slash agricultural pollution.
Members will continue protecting England’s landscapes through the North York Moors National Park Authority and the Cotswolds Conservation Board.
David Hill will lead the department as the recruitment process for a Permanent Secretary continues.
New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink.
Government funded vet visits to now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm helping to support better health and profitability within the sector.
Waste management experts drive first batches of harmful material away from nationally significant nature site
UK Government hosts a major international nature finance event attended by His Majesty the King at Lancaster House.
UK Government statement on the sandeel Arbitration Tribunal’s final ruling in the UK-Sandeel case
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level.
A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions.
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee regarding planning policy changes, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.
Royal Agricultural University to benefit from Defra funding to research the impacts of pollution on Ukraine’s arable soil due to the war with Russia.
Foot and mouth disease controls have been amended for Austria
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