Thursday 4 January: Oxford Farming Conference
...recipient without the need to comply with all the onerous existing cross-compliance rules and procedures. We will set out further detail on the transition period in our farming Command Paper,...
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Tuesday 2 January: Woodland Creation Grant, Discard Ban and Ivory consultation
On today's blog we look at the Woodland Creation Fund which is now open for applications, explain the next stage of the Discard Ban and welcome the 30,000 responses to our consultation on banning ivory sales.
Friday 22 December: Pet welfare, Food Waste, Plastic waste report and the Environment Secretary's Devon Visit
...are completed in the presence of the new owner – preventing online sales where prospective buyers have not seen the animal first. Prime Minister Theresa May said: Any unscrupulous mistreatment...
Thursday 21 December: Environment Secretary opens new defence scheme in Dawlish Warren
...to communities, as well as investment and opportunities. Following his visit to Dawlish Warren, the Environment Secretary will visit the Devon Wildlife Trust’s trial reintroduction of beavers on the River...
Wednesday 20 December: Microbeads ban signed into legislation
...marine life. This news means that from 9 January, it will be illegal to manufacture personal care products containing microbeads. From 9 July, it will be illegal to sell them....
Tuesday 19 December: Microbeads, plastic waste and fish restocking
...Lords yesterday, there has been widespread coverage in national press, including in the Daily Mail, The i, The Times and The Sun. Both Houses debated the topic and have backed...
Monday 18 December - EU Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) , Ipswich’s Tidal Flood Barrier and English Sparkling wine sales soar.
On our blog today we look at the increasing popularity and rising sales of English Sparkling Wine, highlight the the impressive new Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier and finally we look at the the latest discussions regarding the EU Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP)
Friday 15 December: Minister Coffey visits Cumbria and raptor persecution maps
On today's blog we have Minister Coffey visiting Cumbria to see how they recovered following storm Desmond and new raptor persecution maps to help tackle wildlife crime
Thursday 14 December: China waste restrictions, and reaction to EU fishing negotiations
...waste imports into China. In fact, Defra has been working closely with the Department for International Trade (DIT) as well as the Environment Agency (EA) to raise its concerns with...
Tuesday 12 December: Environment Secretary publishes bill to strengthen animal welfare and Plastic pollution
...the draft bill, the government will legislate to deliver both aims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBlvi-5UfOA The plans underline the government’s commitment to raising animal welfare standards, ensuring there will be enhanced protections for...