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Government support to tackle ammonia emissions, a deal reached over scallop fishing and school run pollution

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Government support for farmers to tackle ammonia emissions from agriculture This morning, BBC Radio 4 Farming Today, Farmers Guardian and Farmers Weekly have covered the official launch of a new £3m scheme to help support and encourage farmers to reduce ammonia …

The robot revolution on farms, the fight against the illegal wildlife trade and our engagement with the Natural Environment

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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 …

Minister Coffey visits Mozambique, future of gene editing and tackling bovine TB

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Minister Coffey visits Mozambique Environment Minister, Thérèse Coffey, visited Maputo Special Reserve in Mozambique yesterday (Thursday 13 September) as part of a three day working visit of the country to see the work being done to protect the natural environment …

Coverage of Asian Hornet update and Woodland Creation Grants now available all year round

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The National Bee Unit has called for the public to report any suspected Asian hornets after two further confirmed sightings in Liskeard, Cornwall and Hull, East Yorkshire. The news is covered briefly in this morning’s Times and Daily Mirror. At …