Environment Secretary George Eustice delivers a message to new Trade and Agriculture Commission
On today's blog we take a look at the new Trade and Agriculture Commission which was formally launched today.
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COVID-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK and Cutting red tape for farmers
We look at widespread coverage of news that the virus responsible for COVID-19 has been detected in a pet cat in the UK, and how we are reducing the bureaucratic burden for farmers.
Bovine TB vaccine field trials given the green light
Today we take a look at world-leading bovine tuberculosis (bTB) TB cattle vaccination trials which are set to get underway in England and Wales as a result of a major breakthrough by government scientists.
Don’t get ‘Petfished’ open letter
We take a look at an open letter signed by vets, charities and animal-loving celebrities calling for people to watch out for unscrupulous puppy and kitten sellers as part of Defra’s ‘Petfished’ campaign.
Response to Liberal Democrat FOI on the Environment Agency’s incident hotline
Find out more about what the Environment Agency is doing to tackle environmental incidents across England.
Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts, study finds
A newly published Defra study suggests that exposure to marine and coastal environments has positive effects on well-being.
Defra welcomes University of Plymouth microfiber filter study
There has been national coverage of this exciting study to address marine plastic pollution and the impact of human activities on marine life.
Bees’ Needs Week 2020 off to flying start with B-Lines wildflower network launch
The newly completed B-Lines network for England has been launched by conservation charity Buglife with support from Defra.
Multi-billion pound investment as government unveils new long-term plan to tackle flooding
This morning, there has been widespread positive coverage of the government’s multi-billion pound, long-term plan to tackle flooding, creating a nation that is better protected and more resilient.
Government reaffirms commitment to clamping down on single-use plastics
A look into an op-ed from Ministers Pow and Goldsmith in The Telegraph which reaffirms our continued commitment to crack down on single use plastics.