Today’s farming statistics show mixed results for arable farmers, with both wheat and barley showing a drop in production compared to 2017. Although they are similar to 2016 and in line with medium term average production levels. We know the weather …
A piece in the Financial Times about the Agriculture Bill, the Environment Secretary on Countryfile and The Times on public access to recycling centres.
On today's blog we look at £6 million more to tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade ahead of a major London conference and the government's action on air quality.
...and the NHS to ensure there is no disruption to public services and for alternative plans to be put in place for hospitals affected to dispose of their waste safely....
...in Leeds. The Environment Agency continues to work closely with the City Council to find the best way forward to protect the city from flooding. Minister Coffey will be meeting...
On today's blog we look at the misreporting around the UK's food security status when we have left the EU.
We look at misreporting on a nappy ban and the implementation of new Equine Identification regulations.
Drowning in Plastic Last night the BBC shone a spotlight on the threats facing our oceans through its programme ‘Drowning in Plastic’. Presented by marine biologist Liz Bonn, it looked at the devastating impact plastic pollution is having on marine …
...of surplus food is redistributed from retailers and food manufacturers every year. It is estimated a further 100,000 tonnes of food - equating to 250 million meals a year -...
...The Environment Secretary’s shared the below statement on Friday to offer his condolences to her family and to make clear that work is already underway to review our approach to...