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Environment Secretary attends G7 Agriculture Ministerial meeting on Ukraine and food security

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 March 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

The Environment Secretary took part in a virtual G7 meeting on global food security today

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NAO report on tree planting

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 4 March 2022 - Categories: Uncategorized
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On today's blog we look into coverage of the NAO report on tree planting

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UK supports global action to tackle plastic pollution at UN Environment Assembly

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 3 March 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

In today’s blog we are looking at media coverage of the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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Tony Juniper reappointed as Natural England Chair

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 25 February 2022 - Categories: Uncategorized
Portrait image of Tony Juniper in a woodland

Today we are looking at a media interview on Tony Juniper’s recent reappointment as Natural England chair. There is positive coverage today in the Guardian following Tony Juniper’s recent reappointment as Chair of Natural England. Tony Juniper was interviewed on …

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Environment Secretary at the NFU Conference to set out animal health and welfare support for farmers

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 23 February 2022 - Categories: Farming
George Eustice speaking to the NFU conference audience.

Today we are looking at media coverage of the Environment Secretary speech at the NFU Conference 2022.

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Telegraph coverage on water quality

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 14 February 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today we are looking at coverage about the issue of storm overflow spills into rivers and coastal areas.

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Minister Pow visit to the River Wye

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 February 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories
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Today we are looking at media coverage of Minister Pow’s visit to the River Wye in Herefordshire.

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Consultations launched on bathing water status for Isle of Wight and Oxford sites

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 10 February 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today’s blog looks at coverage of consultations launched to seek views on two new proposed bathing waters.

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Natural England outlines new guidance for land managers under the Countryside Code

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 9 February 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories
Gate and stile on countryside path

Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England’s update to the Countryside Code for land managers.

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WWF report on supporting farmers in green transition

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 February 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today’s coverage looks at Defra’s response to a new WWF report, calling on the government to deliver decarbonisation strategies to help farmers shifting towards nature-friendly approaches to tackling climate change.

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