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Government publishes response to the Lump Sum Exit Scheme and delinked payments in England consultation.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Water companies urged to do more to protect the environment and reduce storm overflows
Land managers and farmers can apply for funding from the Landscape Recovery scheme for wildlife and river projects.
A new Tenancy Working Group will provide independent advice to Defra to support the tenanted sector.
Consultation to run from 18 January to 12 April 2022, inviting views from industry, NGOs and all affected by policies in the Joint Fisheries Statement.
Nature, climate, people and places prioritised in the Government’s response to Julian Glover’s Landscapes Review
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference, George Eustice unveiled the next stages of plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, supporting sustainable food production alongside vital na…
The new schemes will support nature recovery and climate action by rewarding farmers in their local area, alongside sustainable and profitable food production.
Government to introduce tougher sentencing and improved police powers to tackle cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs
Multimillion investment boost to infrastructure to modernise UK ports and processing facilities and create jobs
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up to six months to pick both edible and ornamental crops.
The UK and EU reach agreement on catch limits for 2022, providing around 140,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities for the UK fleet.
Environment Secretary George Eustice appoints Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern to the Environment Agency Board.
Environment Secretary George Eustice today confirms Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England.
Latest statement in response to discussions between the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius
Government response to the consultation and call for evidence sets out one of the toughest bans in the world on the import of hunting trophies
Government to consult on UK REACH deadlines
Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to industry leaders about UK REACH chemicals registration.
UK producers will soon be able to sell their lamb to a market of over 300 million people
Environment Secretary delivers speech at the CLA conference as further details of the Sustainable Farming Incentive published
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