Government Food Strategy to back farmers, spread jobs and grow economy
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Government’s Food Strategy
Media coverage of Government plans to introduce Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) bill
Today we are looking at media coverage of Defra’s planned introduction of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) bill
Coverage of Lump Sum Exit Scheme opening
Today we are looking at media coverage of our new Lump Sum Exit Scheme, following applications opening yesterday. On Tuesday 12 April 2022, Defra announced the opening of applications for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned …
Government response to EFRA Committee report on labour shortages
On Wednesday 6 April, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee published a report on Labour shortages in the food and farming sector. This has received national press coverage in the Financial Times, The Independent, BBC News Online, BBC Farming …
Eustice: supporting farmers ahead of the coming growing season
On Wednesday 30th March 2022, Defra announced a new package of support for farmers ahead of the coming growing season.
Environment Secretary attends G7 Agriculture Ministerial meeting on Ukraine and food security
The Environment Secretary took part in a virtual G7 meeting on global food security today
Environment Secretary at the NFU Conference to set out animal health and welfare support for farmers
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Environment Secretary speech at the NFU Conference 2022.
Natural England outlines new guidance for land managers under the Countryside Code
Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England’s update to the Countryside Code for land managers.
WWF report on supporting farmers in green transition
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.
Put Down Roots with woodland creation
We look at the recent coverage of our new ‘Put Down Roots’ woodland creation campaign.