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Thursday 31 May: Farming Minister at the Royal Bath and West Show, Clean Air Strategy and agriculture in the UK statistics

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A picture of Minister George Eustice with a prize winning bull

On the blog today we look at the Farming Minister's visit to the Royal Bath and West Show, top scientist support for the Clean Air Strategy and agriculture in the UK statistics.

Thursday 3 May: Kew reopens world’s largest Victorian greenhouse, rise in farming incomes, and sports grounds crack-down on plastics

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Kew reopens world’s largest Victorian greenhouse Kew Gardens has today reopened its Temperate House – the world’s largest Victorian greenhouse – after a five-year restoration project. The vast greenhouse is now home to a geographically arranged collection of 10,000 plants …

Monday 30 April: Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars ,the Environment Secretary on Future Farming, flood warnings and the Royal Horticultural Society's ban on certain plants at Chelsea.

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In today's blog we look at the possible health risks associated with OPM caterpillars, the Environment Secretary discusses the ongoing consultation for the future of farming ,flood warnings and a ban on exhibitors at the Chelsea Flower Show from using certain plants. plants

Friday 27 April: Pesticides, electric shock collars and Secretary of State at the Sustainable Food Trust

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In today's blog we look at the Secretary of State's support for British food produce at the Sustainable Food Trust conference, EU restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides and a number of other topics.