There has been extensive discussion about the changes to Agricultural Property Relief, announced in the Budget on 30 October. The government inherited a £22 billion hole in the public finances, and we had to make difficult decisions at the Budget …
The Sunday Times has reported there is a risk of bovine TB spreading to other animals including domestic cats and zoo animals, however the journalist failed to carry the briefing we provided that the risk is small. We were clear …
Dispute over crab pots off the coast of Cornwall Today’s Daily Telegraph reports that ‘new tensions’ have arisen in the English Channel between British and French fishermen over crab pots off the Cornish coast. Cornish fishermen have accused French trawlers …
Coverage of the Environment Secretary's visit to see the Tusk Trust rhino trail artworks and the CCWater Customer Complaints Report.
Air pollution linked to dementia threat The Times and Daily Mail both lead with on a study out today in the British Medical Journal which suggests a link between air pollution and dementia. The report’s authors say this is proof …
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 …
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 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.