Friday 02 March: Funding boost for marine research and Chief Medical Officer's annual report
On the blog today we take a look at the recent funding boost for marine research in the UK and highlight the Chief Medical Officer's annual report.
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Thursday 1 March: The One Show and the ‘plastic free' challenge and Secretary of State's speech at Water UK's City Conference
On the our blog this afternoon, we take a look at Minister Coffey's appearance on the One Show discussing plastic recycling. We also take a moment to highlight the Secretary of State's speech at the Water UK City Conference.
Thursday 1 March: Pesticides and Plastics
On Today's blog, we take a look at report published by the European Food Safety Authority highlighting the harm that neonicotinoids pose to bees and look in to Deliveroos commitment into reducing plastics.
Wednesday 28 February: Higher incomes expected for dairy farmers in 2017/18, Minister Coffey to meet 'plastic-free family' on The One Show, BBC Fisheries Focus,
On today's blog we take a look at higher incomes expected for dairy farmers in 2017/18, look ahead to Minister Coffey's meeting with a plastic-free family on the One Show and wrap up with a look at today's coverage on …
Tuesday 27 February: Historic opportunity for farmers, Animals in circuses, Fly-tipping in the countryside and the Deposit return scheme (DRS)
On today's blog, we take a look at a potential ban on wild animals in circuses, fly-tipping of illegal waste in the countryside and wrapping up today's blog with look at the deposit return scheme.
Monday 26 February: Starbucks Coffee cup trail, US dairy imports and Watervoles
Today on the blog, we look at Starbucks 5p coffee cup trail, US dairy imports and Watervoles
Friday 23 February: British lamb exports, CCTV in slaughterhouses and plastic straws ban
On today's blog, we look at British lamb exports, CCTV being introduced to slaughterhouses and a ban on plastic straws.
Thursday 22 February: Water industry regulation, UK waste stats, air quality high court case and fishing after Brexit
On today's blog, we look at water industry regulation, waste statistics for the UK, the high court case on air quality and fishing after Brexit.
Wednesday 21 February: Our response to the air quality court case, more on the NFU conference
On today's blog, we publish our response to a high court ruling on our air quality plans and there's further coverage of the NFU conference.
Tuesday 20 February: NFU Conference, State of the Environment report, Thérèse Coffey in Paris and more
Secretary of State speaks at NFU conference Secretary of State has addressed attendees and delegates at this year’s NFU Conference in Birmingham, discussing a number of issues close to the hearts and minds of farmers ahead of the consultation paper …