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Minister meets local fishing groups and Year of Green Action Garden unveiled at Hampton Court Palace

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 2 July 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Image showing Agricultural and Fisheries Minister Robert Goodwill inspects a large fishing net

Yesterday, Fisheries Minister, Robert Goodwill visited the Northern Irish ports of Kilkeel and Ardglass, while the new Year of Green Action Garden was unveiled at the Hampton Court Garden Festival.

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Trophy hunting coverage in the Times

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 1 July 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
A male lion in the wilderness

In today's blog we look at coverage on the issue of trophy hunting, specifically claiming South African safari operators which allow the hunting and shooting of captive-bred lions are targeting UK tourists.

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Government announces projects worth £22 million to transform food production

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 June 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories

This afternoon's blog looks at the government announcing the first 31 projects to benefit from the Transforming Food Production Challenge fund.

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Fisheries Minister attends Sustainable Eel Group event and the Telegraph's 'Zero Waste' campaign

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 June 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Fisheries Minister Robert Goodwill and Chair of Sustainable Eel Group Andrew Kerr

Today's blog looks at the Fisheries Minister's attendance at the 10 Years of the Sustainable Eel Group event and the new 'Zero Waste' campaign by the Telegraph

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Environment Minister visits Royal Norfolk Show

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 27 June 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of Minister Coffey stroking a cow at the Norfolk Show

This evening's blog looks at Minister Coffey's trip today to the Norfolk Show.

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Henry Dimbleby appointed to lead food review and the Telegraph launches ‘Zero Waste’ campaign

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 27 June 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of red apples in a wooden box infront of trees

Today's blog looks at the new food review being led by Henry Dimbleby and the new 'zero waste' campaign by the Telegraph

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Animal sentencing bill introduced to the Commons and District Level Licensing in Kent

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 26 June 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Brown puppy looking into the camera

In today's blog we look at a new animal sentencing bill that means animal abusers could face up to five years in prison, and the first development to be granted Natural England's great crested newt District Licence.

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Government action on air pollution and waste giant Biffa guilty of sending nappies to China

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 26 June 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
An image of blue sky with fluffy white clouds

Today's blog looks at improvement to air quality in the UK and the recent prosecution of waste giant Biffa.

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‘Natasha’s Law’ to protect allergy sufferers

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 25 June 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
A close up image of a sandwich

Today's blog takes a closer look at 'Natasha's Law' which will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods directly for sale.

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Tree Champion calls for increased tree planting in Yorkshire

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 24 June 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of Sir William Worsley in a field.

A look into the first interview with the government’s recently reappointed Tree Champion, Sir William Worsley.

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