Calls for government strategy to reintroduce beavers
Our response to calls from 60 conservation organisations, country estates, experts and campaigners for the government to commit to a strategy to reintroduce beavers to England this year.
Defra Press Office
Landmark Agriculture Bill completes House of Commons journey
We look into the coverage of the landmark Agriculture Bill which yesterday (13 May) passed its final stages in the House of Commons.
Judicial review on badger culling in Derbyshire
A look into the coverage on Defra's successful defence against the legal challenge.
Media coverage of Asian hornets
Our response to recent media coverage on sightings of Asian hornets.
Government publishes new guidance on using open spaces
This afternoon we look at coverage of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's guidance on access to open spaces.
Government responds to EAC report into Invasive Non-Native Species
We look at coverage of Defra’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) which is out today (13th May).
Remembering the British Land Army
The Environment Secretary pays tribute to the British Land Army who helped secure Britain's food supply in our darkest hour.
New support for England’s dairy farmers
Today we look at coverage of our new package of support for dairy farmers, including a new dairy hardship fund and government-backed £1 million communications campaign.
Natural England data shows spending time in the garden is beneficial for wellbeing
Today we look at coverage of data collected by Natural England which suggests that spending time in a garden is as beneficial for health and wellbeing as living in the wealthiest areas.
Councils urged to re-open recycling centres
The opening of HWRCs will lower the risk of waste build-up and fly-tipping