New GB consultation to protect plants from harmful pests and diseases
On today's blog, we look into the media coverage of today’s launch of a consultation to protect plants from harmful pests and diseases.
Defra Press Office
Speculative coverage on the gene editing consultation response
On today's blog we look into reports on speculation around the upcoming government response to the recent Gene Editing consultation
National Audit Office Report on Future Farming
Today the National Audit Office has published a report on Defra’s Future Farming and Countryside Programme.
Regulatory Position Statement on wastewater treatment
Time-limited position statement has robust conditions in place to mitigate risks to the environment
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
Today marks the second International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – a global awareness-raising day led by the United Nations with a call to action to collectively align efforts and facilitate actions to improve air quality.
CPRE report on hedgerows
Today we are looking at media coverage of the countryside charity CPRE’s report on hedgerows.
£9 million fund opens for local projects to tackle air pollution
In today’s blog we look at media coverage of the launch of the government’s annual Air Quality Grant scheme which helps local authorities improve air quality.
Beaver consultation launch media coverage
We look into the media coverage of our consultation launched to seek views on the cautious release and management of beavers into the wild
Telegraph on new National Parks
We clarify the speculation in the Telegraph this weekend that the Chilterns and Cotswolds are set to become National Parks
Plans outlined to tackle cruel puppy smuggling trade
In today’s blog we look at the launch of our consultation on new measures to tackle puppy smuggling and low-welfare pet imports.