Scheme details outlined for Dairy Response Fund
A look into our announcement that the new dairy response fund will open for applications on 18 June
Defra Press Office
BBC coverage of Asian hornet threat to UK
In this afternoon's blog we look at BBC coverage on Asian hornets, which are smaller than our native hornet and pose no greater risk to human health than a bee.
Natural England Chair visits Hatfield Moors wildfire scene
We look at media coverage of Natural England Chair Tony Juniper’s visit to Hatfield Moors National Natural Reserve yesterday.
Response to Eastchurch cliff collapse
In today's blog we look at further national coverage of the cliff collapse on the Isle of Sheppey in Eastchurch, Kent over the weekend leading to the evacuation of twenty homes,
Public urged to report OPM sightings and updated guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable
In today's blog, we look at calls for the public to report sightings of tree pest Oak Processionary Moth and the new shielding guidance for the extremely clinically vulnerable and on food support options available for those who need them.
Recent coverage of dry weather across the country
A look into the national coverage of the recent dry weather across the UK
Tyre particles reach rivers and ocean
Today we look at coverage of a new Defra funded report that reveals tyres are a major source of microplastics found in the marine environment.
Supporting food charities in their response to coronavirus
We look at media coverage of the food charity network FareShare, which reports it is delivering more than double the usual amount of food to charities supporting vulnerable people.
Seasonal labour and The Guardian on the UK's food supply chain
A look at the widespread coverage this morning on the opportunities for students and furloughed workers to apply for seasonal farm work and our response to a Guardian article on the UK food supply chain.
Coronavirus lockdown fly-tipping covered by BBC Countryfile
The programme covered fly-tipping on rural private land and littered PPE