Ascension Island protections and Basic Payment Scheme opens
In today's blog we look at Ascension Island protections, and announce the opening of the application window for the 2019 funding schemes for farmers.
Environment Secretary vows to protect high farming standards
The Environment Secretary addressed stakeholders at the annual NFU Conference. Speaking alongside NFU President Minette Batters, he reiterated our commitment to maintain high standards of food production, animal welfare and environmental standards as the UK leaves the EU.
New financial penalties in government fight against waste crime and Oxford Farming Conference
Our announcement on new financial penalties for waste crime and coverage in the Yorkshire Post on the Oxford Farming Conference.
Oxford Farming Conference coverage
Following Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s visit to the Oxford Farming Conference, there has been widespread coverage of his keynote speech.
The Environment Secretary addresses Oxford Farming Conference and Oxford Real Farming Conference, and The Times on "megafarms" and environmental standards
The Environment Secretary speaks at the Oxford Farming Conference and The Times on megafarms.
UK Climate Projections 2018, Action Oak Photographer of the Year and Defra's response to EFRA Committee report on Agriculture Bill
UK Climate Projections 2018 There has been widespread coverage this morning following the launch of our UK Climate Projections 2018 – the most detailed picture yet of how our climate will change over the next century. UKCP18 is the first …
Call for evidence on National Parks and AONBs, Morecambe flood defence opening and post-Brexit farming in Northern Ireland
Coverage of our call for evidence on National Parks and AONBs, the Morecambe flood defence opening and post-Brexit farming in Northern Ireland
Confirmed case of BSE in Scotland
Confirmed case of BSE in Scotland Today, 18 October, the Scottish Government has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on a farm in Aberdeen. The case was detected during routine surveillance of fallen stock cattle. The animal did …
Fair funding for UK farmers and puppy trade
The government announces a review on farm funding and coverage following Dog’s Trust research on the smuggling of dogs
Clinical waste operator breaches environmental permits and The Annual Farmer's Weekly Awards
Clinical waste operator breaches environmental permits and The Farmers Weekly Awards took place yesterday at the Grosvenor Hotel in London, helping celebrate the best of British farming.