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The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.
The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (the Pathway) was launched in 2023.…
July 2025 Catch Limit Review
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
Ministerial foreword This government’s ambitious Plan for Change is clear…
We're seeking views on proposed changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS).
Consultation on proposals to introduce fairer food labelling to provide consumers with clearer information on where food comes from and how it's produced.
A MoU between Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada (DFO) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) on enhancing bilateral co-o…
Boston Barrier is an Environment Agency led project which will provide better protection from tidal flooding in the town of Boston, Lincolnshire.
Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2024.
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on early termination intensive cull licences issued in 2021 and 2022 after 2 or 3 years.
In 2023 we held a call for evidence on the impacts of fishing on Stage 3 MPAs. The call for evidence sought additional evidence and views on evidence and analysis of the impacts of fishing on seabed features in English MPAs.
A summary of our consultation on proposed byelaws to protect important ecosystems, habitats and species within Stage 3 MPAs.
This policy paper explains the decision-making process to introduce obligatory ‘not for EU’ labelling for specific products sold in Great Britain.
A concordat to ensure the continuing supply of goods to Northern Ireland.
MMO has opened a consultation for a potential seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery during winter 2025 to spring 2026. The consultation is open until midnight on 20 July 2025.
Following this MMO has opened a consultation on a potential seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery. The potential closure would seek to prohibit the retaining and landing of crawfish in English waters of ICES area 7 for al…
A policy approach to address persistent, mobile, toxic, or very persistent, very mobile concerns to support managing risks from poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances.
Working in partnership to better protect communities from flooding.
We are consulting on flood and coastal erosion funding rules and are calling for evidence on alternative sources of funding and devolution opportunities.
How the Environment Agency works with government, water companies and others to manage water resources during a drought in England.
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