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Environment Secretary interviewed by LadBible in countdown to illegal wildlife trade conference
The Environment Secretary has been interviewed by LadBible as part of the countdown to the Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in October.
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Government calls for greater ocean protection, tackling food waste and Bluetongue virus control
Government calls for greater ocean protection Today we announced that the government is calling for a third of the world’s oceans to be protected by 2030, trebling internationally-agreed targets for protected areas. The story has been picked up by The …
Environment Secretary visits Royal Berkshire Show
Environment Secretary visits Royal Berkshire Show On Saturday (15 September), the Environment Secretary visited the Royal Berkshire Show, joining local crowds at the Newbury Showground. Speaking to farmers in the Country Land & Business Association tent, the Secretary of State …
The robot revolution on farms, the fight against the illegal wildlife trade and our engagement with the Natural Environment
The robot revolution growing on the farm On Saturday (15 September) The Times reported on how artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances in technology are helping farmers become more efficient, profitable and environmentally-friendly. Drones, smart sensors and advanced robotics are …
Hormone treated beef
Today we look at the issue of unlabeled hormone-boosted meat entering the UK’s food chain while it is still illegal in the EU.
UK / French meeting on scallop fishing
Today, 5 September, a constructive meeting was held in London between industry representatives from Britain and France on scallop fishing in the English Channel.
Asian hornet identified in Cornwall and UK water companies publish their business plans
Today we report on the confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in Cornwall and we look at coverage of business plans announced by UK water companies.
Minister Coffey visits the North West
Last Friday, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey visited the North West of England to met with the local Environment Agency (EA) team and representatives from United Utilities (UU) to discuss the effects that dry weather has had on the regions water supply.
Scallop fishing in the English Channel and tree health on BBC Breakfast
Scallop fishing in the English Channel There has been widespread national coverage regarding a recent dispute between UK and French fishermen over access to scallop fishing in the Baie de Seine area of the English Channel. Reports of aggression and …
Tackling air pollution, thoughts from the new Natural England deputy chairman, shock collar ban and food prices
Coverage of the health impacts from air pollution, thoughts from the new Natural England deputy chairman, the government announces a ban on the sale of shock collars and how the price of food could be impacted byt the long hot summer.