Gove launches review into strongest protections for English seas
Environment Secretary has launched a review into whether and how Highly Protected Marine Areas, the strongest form of marine protection, could be introduced in English seas.
Defra Press Office
Minister Goodwill visits Stonebeck Gate Farm for Open Farm Sunday
Today is Open Farm Sunday (09 June) and the Farming Minister Robert Goodwill visited a farm in North Yorkshire.
Nicola Spence and the ‘Ash research strategy’ on BBC Farming Today
A look into the announcement of government’s new ‘Ash Research Strategy'
Minister Goodwill at the Royal Cornwall Show
A look into Minister Goodwill's visit to yesterday's Royal Cornwall Show.
Open Farm Sunday and a bumper year for Sussex vineyards
Today we're looking at coverage around Open Farm Sunday and a bumper year for Sussex vineyards.
World Environment Day 2019
Today marks the United Nations' World Environment Day, an annual event to raise awareness globally of the need to protect our environment.
National Drought Group and NAO audit report on the Future Farming Programme
Today's blog looks at widespread coverage of the recent National Drought Group meeting and the NAO audit report on the Future Farming Programme.
Lord Gardiner visits the Suffolk Show
This afternoon's blog looks at Lord Gardiner's recent visit to Suffolk Show.
England's 'Blue Belt' expansion and the Environment Agency orders water chiefs to plan for shortages
This morning's blog looks at the creation of new Marine Conservation Zones and the upcoming National Drought Group meeting.
Minister Goodwill at the Royal Bath and West Show
Today Farming Minister Robert Goodwill attended the Royal Bath and West Show, one of the biggest agricultural shows for the West of England.