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On today's blog we look at the launch of Action Oak, supermarkets cutting down on the use of plastics, peatlands and how developers are helping wildlife.
Kew reopens world’s largest Victorian greenhouse Kew Gardens has today reopened its Temperate House – the world’s largest Victorian greenhouse – after a five-year restoration project. The vast greenhouse is now home to a geographically arranged collection of 10,000 plants …
In today's blog we look at the World Health Organisation's report on global air quality standards and encourage farmers to submit their BPS applications before the closing date on May 15.
In today's blog we look at calls from the government’s chief plant health officer for the horticulture industry to help reduce the threat of pests and diseases, good news for nature in Suffolk and see what Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey got up to during her visit to AO.
In today's blog we look at the possible health risks associated with OPM caterpillars, the Environment Secretary discusses the ongoing consultation for the future of farming ,flood warnings and a ban on exhibitors at the Chelsea Flower Show from using certain plants. plants
In today's blog we look at the Secretary of State's support for British food produce at the Sustainable Food Trust conference, EU restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides and a number of other topics.
In today's blog we look at the latest efforts to cut plastic pollution in our environment and oceans.
In today's blog we look at the Hills to Levels project that won the 2018 UK River Prize and the Countryside Alliance awards.
In today's blog we cover Minister Eustice's letter to the European Commission requesting an exemption from the three crop rule, the rise in unwell horses being abandoned and stories on the increase in water company executive pay. Defra requests exemption …
In today's blog we cover Minister Eustice's visit to one of our future farming events, the England Coast Path in Norfolk, cracking down on fly-tipping and mining development in the Pont Valley.
In today's blog we cover Kia Oval's plans to go single-use plastic-free, Farmers Guardian's new campaign, Minister Eustice's visit to the Faroe Islands and Salisbury decontamination work
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