Getting British turkeys onto our tables this Christmas
There has been coverage this morning of a warning from the British Poultry Council that 1,000 EU workers are needed to bolster the Christmas turkey supply chain.
Defra’s response to the WWF call to action against ghost fishing gear
There is coverage in the Mirror, Telegraph, Independent, Press Association, Manchester Evening News, Business Recorder, Daily Star, Yorkshire Post and Sky News of a warning issued by WWF, that up to a million tonnes of fishing gear is left in …
Government launches call for evidence on remote electronic monitoring on fishing vessels
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In today’s blog we look at coverage of the government’s call for evidence which seeks views on expanding the use of monitoring technology on fishing boats in England.
EA investigates pesticides in rivers
There has been coverage in the Guardian and ENDS Report of ongoing work by the Environment Agency to examine whether more than 50 sites that supply salad and vegetables to supermarkets and other businesses are discharging chemical pollution into rivers and streams.
Guardian coverage on biodiversity targets
The indicators look at the health of our environment, including protected areas, habitat connectivity, marine pollution, air quality, and wildlife.
Ministers meet with Yorkshire representatives to discuss flooding
Yesterday, Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Rebecca Pow met with representatives from South Yorkshire to reaffirm their commitment to better protect communities from future flooding.
Protecting our high food standards
During the Agriculture Bill’s journey through Parliament, this government has been clear that it will not compromise on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards.
Clean Air Day: How we are working to tackle air pollution
Today (8 October) marks Clean Air Day, a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness of air pollution and promote behaviour change at an individual level to help prevent it.
Final round of small grants scheme launched and Farming Today focus on ELM
On today's blog we look into the opening of the third and final round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) scheme
Green social prescribing pilots open for applications
The project will examine how to scale-up green social prescribing services in England to help improve mental health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and alleviate demand on the health and social care system.