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 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 …
Minister Rutley at the Westmorland County Show and Minister Eustice's oral statement on scallop fishing in the Baie de Seine.
Our position on live animal exports and the Prince of Wales' visit to the Environment Agency's Kielder Salmon Centre in Scotland yesterday.
Landmark Agriculture Bill to deliver a Green Brexit Today we have introduced an Agriculture Bill into Parliament. This is a major post-Brexit policy that will ensure a leaner and healthier environment for future generations This Bill will take back control …
Excitement has been growing in the Forest of Dean and across Defra, the Forestry Commission and our partners as the beavers introduced during July have completed construction on their first dams in the Greathough Brook! Evidence from the trail cameras …
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 …
Today we begin the one month countdown to the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and look back on the Environment Secretary's visit to Anglian Water
A nationwide pilot to bring overseas workers to UK farms has today been announced by the Environment Secretary and Home Secretary. The pilot will enable fruit and vegetable farmers to employ migrant workers from outside the EU for up to …
Darwin Plus and British Overseas Territories There has been coverage today in the Daily Telegraph of funding for conservation projects on the Falkland Islands. Darwin Plus provides around £3 million of funding annually to environmental projects in UK Overseas Territories …