Consultation launched on bovine TB eradication strategy
Today we look at widespread national and regional coverage of the government’s plans for the next phase of its strategy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis in England by 2038.
Weekly stories
Exporting Products of Animal Origin to Northern Ireland and the European Union
In today's blog we provide further guidance for businesses on which products require Export Health Certificates, how to get one, what to do once its been certified and other support available for the export sector.
Response to Guardian coverage about historic landfill sites
We have provided a response regarding the Envionment Agency’s responsibilties for regulating landfill sites.
Moving agri-goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
In today's blog we look at the movement of agri-goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Supermarkets and food supply
Today we look at media coverage of a Defra consultation to enable the fast-tracking of some supermarket delivery lorries returning to Europe so that they can restock and return, ensuring delays are not introduced into the food supply chain.
Reporting of strict controls for emergency pesticide authorisation
Emergency authorisation for the limited use of a neonicotinoid seed treatment on the 2021 sugar beet crop.
Defra agency chairs’ call to arms for 2021: “this has to be the year we reverse the decline of nature”
Today we look at coverage in the Independent online of a joint article authored by Natural England chair Tony Juniper, Environment Agency chair Emma Howard Boyd, and Forestry Commission chair Sir William Worsley.
Environment watchdog online complaint system goes live
Today an interim system for registering complaints against public bodies suspected of failing to meet environmental law has gone live.
Flood risk update
Heavy and persistent overnight rain has led to around 90 properties being flooded in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk, with many more properties being protected by Environment Agency defences.
Part of River Wharfe at Ilkley becomes first river bathing site in England
Today we’re looking at coverage of the River Wharfe being added to the list of bathing waters in England from 2021, helping to ensure the water is cleaner and safer for swimmers.