Tuesday 13 February: Fighting wildlife crime
Today on the blog we discuss the British/Chinese joint-workshop on illegal wildlife crime held in South Africa.
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Monday 12 February: Food and drink exports, forestry, lobster welfare, plastics across the Royal Estates, and air pollution from wood burners
In today's blog, we look at the boom in UK food and drink exports, Farming Today's forestry week, lobster welfare, the Royal Household's plans to tackle plastic, and air pollution from woodburning stoves.
Friday 9 February - Exercise Blackthorn, Countryside Stewardship
Today on the blog we have the news that 37 new farming groups have signed up to the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund and a roundup of the coverage of Exercise Blackthorn which is testing our contingency plan for Food and Mouth disease.
Thursday 8 February - Call for evidence on third party puppy sales ban,
In today's blog post we update on the new call for evidence on third party puppy sales ban and discuss method of slaughter meat labelling.
Wednesday 7 February: farming productivity, Xylella, plastic waste, and deposit return schemes
New £60 million fund for farming productivity Today Minister Eustice announced a new £60 million grant scheme for farmers to bid for cash to buy new farm equipment at this year’s Dairy Tech event in Stoneleigh. Speaking to the audience …
Tuesday 6 February: Sky Ocean Rescue
Environment Secretary Michael Gove and Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey have joined MPs from across the country today to sign a pledge to #PassOnPlastic and reduce consumption of single-use plastics like straws, coffee cups and carrier bags. This forms part of …
Monday 5 February: Environment Secretary's Scotland visit, emissions from ships, and bird flu
Secretary of State meets farmers, growers and rural businesses in visit to Scotland Environment Secretary Michael Gove spent an action-packed three days in Scotland this weekend, visiting a number of businesses and operations important to the Scottish rural economy. Attending …
Friday, 2 February: Salford flood defence plus the Natural Capital Committee
In today's blog post we update on the new £10m Salford flood defence scheme and respond to coverage about the Natural Capital Committee's views on the 25-Year Environment Plan.
Thursday 1 February: Norfolk Farming Conference, animal sentience, recycling regulations and British exports of beef to China.
On today's blog we look at the Norfolk Farming Conference, animal sentience, recycling regulations, and British exports of beef to China.
Wednesday 31 January: Air Quality, Pesticides in food and Environment Agency makes Stonewall Top 100 List
Today on the blog we look at Air Quality , Pesticides in food and Environment Agency makes Stonewall Top 100 List