Wednesday 31 January: Air Quality, Pesticides in food and Environment Agency makes Stonewall Top 100 List
Today on the blog we look at Air Quality , Pesticides in food and Environment Agency makes Stonewall Top 100 List
Tuesday 30 January: Animal Welfare, Food and Drink Sector council and Air Quality Call for Evidence
Today on the blog we look at the new Animal Welfare code of practice, highlight the first meeting of the New Food and Drink Sector council and finally delve into the Air Quality call for evidence.
Monday 15 January: Waste crime, bird flu, Countryside Stewardship and air quality
Today on the blog, we look at the waste crime consultation, bird flu in Dorset, Countryside Stewardship Offers and London air quality.
Wednesday 6 December: Marine plastic in Nairobi, recycling statistics, North Sea fishing negotiations, air quality and Exercise Carta Flame
On the blog today we cover the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, new recycling statistics, North Sea fishing negotiations, coverage on air quality, and the Environment Agency's Exercise Carta Flame.
Wednesday 22 November: Budget, plastic cups and Mid Cornwall Site of Special Scientific Interest
On the blog today Defra in the Budget, our response to using disposable plastic cups in the department and a new SSSI in Cornwall.
Friday 17 November: London Vet Show, BPS and Air Quality
On the blog today we cover Lord Gardiner's visit to the London Vet Show, higher BPS payments for farmers, and the National Audit Office's report into air quality.
Tuesday 7 November: Flood preparedness, agriculture and fishing after Brexit, air quality
On the blog today we look at a flood preparedness exercise today in Stratford-upon-Avon, the future of agriculture and fisheries policy post Brexit, and a legal challenge to the UK plan to tackle roadside nitrogen dioxide emissions.
Tuesday 31 October: Air quality, British pork industry
Air quality The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report today highlighted the impact of poor air quality in towns and cities around the UK. The study was picked up widely by the national press this morning. This included the …
Tuesday 24 October: Air quality, Bluetongue, Ivory ban
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.
Friday 20 October: Next generation farmers, pollution, Storm Brian, forestry research
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 …