£200 million rollout of full fibre broadband begins, and the Guardian on EA eel research
£200 million rollout of full fibre broadband begins, and the Guardian on EA eel research
Urban Tree Challenge Fund launched and new report on bee populations and climate change
Defra launches its Urban Tree Challenge Fund launched and coverage of a new report on bee populations and climate change
Asian Longhorn Beetle eradicated in the UK
In this blog we look at the successful eradication of the Asian Longhorn Beetle in the UK.
Minister Rutley at the Balmoral Show
In this blog we are looking at Food Minister David Rutley attending the Balmoral Show, the biggest agricultural and food show in Northern Ireland with 100,000 visitors over three days.
Minister Coffey launches Hull flood alleviation scheme
In today's blog we're looking at widespread regional coverage following Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey’s visit to Hull yesterday where she officially launched the Environment Agency’s Humber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements.
Minister Rutley visits Devon County Fair
This afternoon's blog looks at Minister Rutley's visit today to the Devon County Fair where he met Farmwise, an organisation that helps connect school children with the countryside.
25 Year Environment Plan progress report published and Chlorinated chicken
Today's blog looks at the first review of the 25 Year Environment Plan and Defra's response to reports in the Independent about chlorinated chicken and a post-Brexit trade with the USA.
Invasive Species Week and Minister Rutley meets with horseracing industry to discuss welfare
Minister Rutley meets with horseracing industry to discuss welfare standards in the sport, and Lord Gardiner at Invasive Species Week
Plastic waste overseas and fines for offenders who leave their car running
In today's blog we look at plastic waste overseas and instant fines for repeat offenders who leave their car running.
Gove steps-up government fight against food waste
We look at continued positive coverage of our landmark food waste symposium yesterday (13 May), ‘Step up to the Plate’, where major food businesses including Tesco, Sainsbury’s Waitrose, and Nestle pledged to halve food waste by 2030.