Response to Guardian coverage about historic landfill sites
We have provided a response regarding the Envionment Agency’s responsibilties for regulating landfill sites.
Flood defences across England
This morning, there is coverage on the condition of flood defences across England, following an appearance by the Environment Agency’s Chief Executive, Sir James Bevan before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee of MPs on Thursday.
Daily Telegraph coverage of restoration work on the Norfolk Broads
There has been coverage in the Daily Telegraph and ENDs Report around the Hoveton Broad Restoration Project.
Natural England investigate disappearance of hen harrier in Yorkshire
There was coverage in today’s Times, Yorkshire Post and Birdguides that a protected hen harrier has gone missing from a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales.
Moving agri-goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
In today's blog we look at the movement of agri-goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Supermarkets and food supply
Today we look at media coverage of a Defra consultation to enable the fast-tracking of some supermarket delivery lorries returning to Europe so that they can restock and return, ensuring delays are not introduced into the food supply chain.
Reporting of strict controls for emergency pesticide authorisation
Emergency authorisation for the limited use of a neonicotinoid seed treatment on the 2021 sugar beet crop.
Exporting fish to the European Union
In today's blog we set out details on the process of exporting fish to the European Union and outline the support for the industry.
Gene Editing consultation launches in England
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of the gene editing consultation.
Defra responds to Marine Conservation Society report on bottom trawling in MPAs
In today's blog we look at coverage of the Marine Conservation Society's report on the impact of bottom trawling on Marine Protected Areas.