Asian Longhorn Beetle eradicated in the UK
In this blog we look at the successful eradication of the Asian Longhorn Beetle in the UK.
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Minister Rutley visits Devon County Fair
This afternoon's blog looks at Minister Rutley's visit today to the Devon County Fair where he met Farmwise, an organisation that helps connect school children with the countryside.
25 Year Environment Plan progress report published and Chlorinated chicken
Today's blog looks at the first review of the 25 Year Environment Plan and Defra's response to reports in the Independent about chlorinated chicken and a post-Brexit trade with the USA.
Food Waste Symposium, Lucy's Law and Darwin Initiative funding announcement
Today, we look at our Food Waste Symposium event, which will call for big businesses to pledge their commitment to halve food waste by 2030, as well as the introduction of Lucy's Law to Parliament and the announcement of the next round of funding for the Darwin Initiative.
Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Site of Scientific Interest
This afternoon's blog looks at the confirmation of Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast as a Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The government awards £4 million to redistribute surplus food and the launch of new Systems Research Programme
On today's blog we hear about Therese Coffey's interview on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme about funding to redistribute surplus food and how Defra have appointed six new academic fellows to inform policy making.
Natural England clarification on general licences for shooting
Today's blog looks at media coverage of general licences for shooting and provides Natural England's response.
Environment Agency head makes key speech on climate change
Environment Agency head James Bevan warned about a Climate Change Emergency in a speech this morning.
Greyhound racing and animal welfare
BBC Politics Live today covered the issue of greyhound racing and a petitioners calls to ban it due to their concerns over animal welfare.
Great British Spring Clean 2019 and GovTech Catalyst competition winners
On today's blog we look at the Daily Mail's coverage of the upcoming Great British Spring Clean, reporting nearly 100,000 people have signed up to litter clear-ups so far. We also report on Defra's announcement of the GovTech catalyst competition winners.