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£50m Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme launch and responsible dog ownership report

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£50m Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme launch and responsible dog ownership report

On Monday 4 November 2019, alongside the Forestry Commission, Defra announced the launch of the £50m Woodland Carbon Guarantee (WCaG) to help boost tree-planting rates in the fight against climate change. The announcement has been covered in trade outlets including …

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Thursday 26 October: Farm statistics, tree planting, wellbeing index and Westminster dog of the year crowned

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 26 October 2017 - Categories: Weekly stories
Photo of Lord Gardiner with the winning MP and her dog a the Westminster Dog of the Year show 2017

Today: Defra orals, Farming statistics published, Environment Agency win gold in MIND Workplace Wellbeing Index and Tracy Brabin MP and her dog Rocky, win Westminster Dog of the Year.

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Wednesday 25 October: litter fines, soils fertility and Storm Brian

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 25 October 2017 - Categories: Weekly stories
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Maximum litter fines increased to £150, Secretary of State highlights the state of the country’s soils in a speech to industry stakeholders, EU Glyphosate vote fails, and the Environment Agency protected over 1000 properties during Storm Brian.

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Tuesday 24 October: Air quality, Bluetongue, Ivory ban

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 24 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized

On the blog today: The T-charge begins in London, the Chief Vet issues a reminder to farmers to be on their guard after cattle with Bluetongue virus are stopped from entering the UK by APHA, and the BBC cover global efforts to address the illegal ivory trade.

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Monday 23 October: Xylella, Storm Brian, Designer pet breeding

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 23 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized

On the blog today we cover new powers to protect the UK from tree diseases secured from the EU Commission, controls on dog breeding to protect animal welfare, and the work of the Environment Agency as Strom Brian swept through.

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Friday 20 October: Next generation farmers, pollution, Storm Brian, forestry research

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 20 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized

Environment Secretary meets the next generation of farmers Yesterday the Environment Secretary met with members of the National Farmers Union’s Next Generation Forum to discuss their hopes and aspirations for agriculture outside the EU. Following the meeting, forum chairman, Richard …

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Thursday 19 October: Food is GREAT, Haggis, Fly-tipping

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 19 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized

Food is GREAT launches most ambitious UK food & drink campaign in China Today, Defra’s ambitious Food is GREAT campaign has launched its most ambitious programme of activity in China – one of the world’s largest and fastest growing consumer …

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Wednesday 18 October: Agri-tech, UK Withdrawal bill, Air quality

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 18 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized
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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Yesterday the Farming Minister George Eustice spoke at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. He addressed the opportunities leaving the EU brings - the opportunity to design a new agricultural policy from first principles, fusing together traditional …

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Tuesday 17 October: Farming, Storm Ophelia, Puppy farms and G7 Agriculture

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 17 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized

 Farming after Brexit There has been coverage this week of comments by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling about the potential for increased farm productivity outside the EU. These comments were widely picked up across national media, including the Daily Mail, Daily …

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Monday 16 October 2017: Storm Ophelia preparations, ivory trade, river quality

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 16 October 2017 - Categories: Uncategorized

Environment Agency readies communities for possible flooding linked to Hurricane Ophelia As remnants of Hurricane Ophelia head towards the UK, Environment Agency officers have been working with partners to prepare for possible coastal flood impacts. Recent flood forecasts suggest that …

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This week: The US Agriculture Secretary visits Defra, Asian hornet, mobile zoos, tree and plant protection

Posted by: Press Office, Posted on: 16 October 2017 - Categories: Weekly stories

Michael Gove meets US Agriculture Secretary Today, Environment Secretary Michael Gove met US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to build on the UK’s close and constructive relationship with the US. In the meeting, they spoke about the importance of maintaining our …

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