In the last 8 hours
UK MPs back global targets to reduce plastic production and pollution edie.net16:25
Fly-tipping incidents hit record high in Wigan Wigan Today15:50
Broiler production increases, latest Defra data shows Poultry News15:44
Earlier today
'More work needed' to meet climate change targets BBC12:31
Dairy Talk - Claire Eastham: "Some of us are trying to function and farm in the midst of a drought" Farmers Guardian08:04
Yesterday
MPs urge Government to push for targets to reduce plastic production at international negotiations next month The United Kingdom Parliament16:23 16-Jul-25
Bees’ Needs Week – showcasing the importance of pollinators National Farmers' Union (Press Release)15:33 16-Jul-25
Defra issues timely holiday season reminder on strict personal import rules Pig World15:24 16-Jul-25
Defra launches new food strategy for England Agriland13:58 16-Jul-25
Defra gives producers some respite from Epr red tape chaos The Grocer13:35 16-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
Food Strategy: Defra says it will ‘take difficult decisions about what to prioritise’ FoodManufacture.co.uk18:37 15-Jul-25
NPA urges government to address planning constraints and border controls in Batters review submission Pig World16:51 15-Jul-25
Defra Secretary of State at UK Water Reception GOV.UK (Press Release)16:19 15-Jul-25
CBA voices frustration as DEFRA launches new UK REACH deadlines consultation Process & Control Mag14:09 15-Jul-25
Defra sets out 10-point Food Strategy plan for healthier food and greener supply chain The Grocer13:21 15-Jul-25
Thames Water is ‘drowning in debt’ as pollution and bills soar Inside Croydon12:56 15-Jul-25
Wirral Country Park - the place to 'bee' Wirral Council (Press Release)11:42 15-Jul-25
Steve Reed vows farming progress despite rural sector anger South West Farmer10:05 15-Jul-25
Comment: A cautious welcome for Defra’s spending plans Poultry News06:11 14-Jul-25
Great Yorkshire Show: EU reset is a threat to innovation, says former Defra Secretary Farmers Guardian06:06 14-Jul-25
Aston University bioenergy expert appointed to Defra Advisory Group Aston University11:58 13-Jul-25
Government plans are 'ripping the heart out of valued rural communities' Yorkshire Post06:06 13-Jul-25
Stormont minister criticises bonfire at asbestos site as Kneecap effigies and Irish language… Belfast Telegraph11:10 12-Jul-25
Andrew Muir "very disappointed" Donegall Road bonfire lit Belfast Live10:22 12-Jul-25
Muir ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos Evening Standard10:19 12-Jul-25
'Put politics aside': Minister's plea as Belfast bonfire set to be lit ITV15:29 11-Jul-25
Don't light bonfire over asbestos concerns- Muir Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:52 11-Jul-25
Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight Evening Standard11:25 11-Jul-25
Lead shot to be outlawed for game and clay by 2029 Farming UK09:21 11-Jul-25
Don't swim at Lancashire's newest bathing spot this weekend - this is why Lancashire Evening Post08:15 11-Jul-25
Living standards are not improving for everyone Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:26 10-Jul-25
Defra confirms October 2026 start date for DWT letsrecycle.com12:23 10-Jul-25
Affordable housing projects could be exempted from public art policy to ensure they remain affordable Jersey Evening Post07:10 10-Jul-25
In the last month
Minister urged to act over bonfire risk to hospital power supply concerns The Irish News13:19 9-Jul-25
England's farmers offered £150m in Capital Grant support South West Farmer06:46 9-Jul-25
Great Yorkshire Show 2025: Defra Minister dodges questions over support for farmers as he… Yorkshire Post05:01 9-Jul-25
Wildlife trust becomes one of just three with major conservation status Hampshire Chronicle03:44 9-Jul-25
Court permits judicial review against Defra over chicken handling law FoodManufacture.co.uk15:13 8-Jul-25
Cross-party MPs, horrified by footstools made from elephant feet and bear paw slippers, pledge their support for a… PoliticsHome12:17 8-Jul-25
Farmers call for clarity on new Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme South West Farmer10:46 8-Jul-25
Businesses demand Government revamps legislation on refurbishment and reuse Mobile News12:13 7-Jul-25
Steve Reed: 'We are looking at regenerative agriculture to shape the future of British farming' BusinessGreen10:02 7-Jul-25
IES and ALGE to respond to Defra Consultation: Scrapping BNG for Small Sites would be a monumental mistake Institute of Environmental Sciences13:33 6-Jul-25
UK may have to turn taps off as water supply risks running dry in 10 years i News12:36 6-Jul-25
Limited SFI window to open – but only for eligible few Farming UK08:57 6-Jul-25
Millions of UK households face biggest water bill shake-up 'since early 2000s' Birmingham Live07:13 5-Jul-25
Groundswell 2025: Regen will lead the way says Defra Secretary Farmers Guardian12:23 4-Jul-25
Wsta Say Final Fees For Defra’s Flawed Waste Packaging Scheme (Epr) Confirm Industry Fears The Caterer, Licensee & Hotelier News Group12:07 4-Jul-25
Sfi reopens to 'exception groups' following Defra's halt Farmers Guardian12:02 4-Jul-25
Comment: Encouraging signs as big pig issues discussed in parliament Pig World09:41 4-Jul-25
Watford Council and Veolia expand innovative anti fly tipping campaign to Central Ward Watford Borough Council (Press Release)09:29 4-Jul-25
Defra urged to clarify SFI plans as farmers face growing uncertainty Farming UK06:55 4-Jul-25
Famous Essex jam makers to use robots to pick fruit Essex Live22:41 3-Jul-25
ELMs capital grants – essential information National Farmers' Union (Press Release)16:33 3-Jul-25
Farms in England could be taken out of food production to boost nature, says Labour Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:17 3-Jul-25
Environment Secretary Steve Reed: Groundswell Show speech GOV.UK (Press Release)14:49 3-Jul-25
Defra reintroduces £150m of capital grants in England Farmers Weekly Interactive13:58 3-Jul-25
Defra reopens capital grants for England National Farmers' Union (Press Release)13:39 3-Jul-25
Defra reopens capital grants scheme for with £150m for climate-focused farming projects edie.net12:40 3-Jul-25
Thousands of farmers to receive £150m funding boost for rivers, soils, and resilient landscapes BusinessGreen07:31 3-Jul-25
Major DWP-led shared services scheme retains £4m consultants for crucial design phase PublicTechnology.net02:08 3-Jul-25
Scotch whisky secures GI status in Argentina The Grocer16:43 2-Jul-25
Agricultural machinery rules ‘absurd and anti-farmer’ - Robbie Butler on Grassmen's boat… Northern Ireland World00:07 2-Jul-25
Wildlife Trust achieves significant accreditation to enhance conservation efforts in the region OnTheWight17:00 1-Jul-25
Letters: "This shows there is now more adaptability from the Government in trying to meet the evolving needs of the… Farmers Guardian16:45 1-Jul-25
England’s bluetongue restriction zone brings new implications for cross-border trade NFU Scotland15:37 1-Jul-25
Defra: How to deal with this summer’s dry weather Agriland13:16 1-Jul-25
Defra Announces Lower Packaging EPR Fees — But Fibre-Based Composites Buck the Trend Federation of Fish Friers (Press Release)11:10 1-Jul-25
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 2024-25 The House of Commons Library blog10:55 1-Jul-25
Environment Agency farm inspections to increase by 50% Pig World16:36 30-Jun-25
Survey: Consumers willing to pay more for food produced regeneratively BusinessGreen14:36 30-Jun-25
Minister 'determined' to chart path for delayed water pollution plan BBC14:29 30-Jun-25
Anger from glass industry as Defra confirms 2025 EPR fees for packaging producers edie.net12:45 30-Jun-25
David Hill appointed as Interim Defra Permanent Secretary GOV.UK (Press Release)10:38 30-Jun-25
EPR fees announced as joint statement laments changes Harpers10:35 30-Jun-25
British Glass warns pEPR fees still risk driving brands toward less-recyclable materials Packaging News09:08 30-Jun-25
What would happen if Thames Water is temporarily renationalised? Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:13 30-Jun-25
First dog licence price hike in over 10 years on the cards as minister launches consultation Belfast Telegraph12:09 28-Jun-25
Norwich swimmers lead new push for cleaner rivers East Anglia Bylines17:23 27-Jun-25
Farm output value under historic pressure Farmers Guardian12:05 27-Jun-25
Brazil’s environment minister suggests roadmap to end fossil fuels at COP30 Climate Home22:04 26-Jun-25
Government boosts funding for free vet visits to help tackle disease Farmers Guardian15:29 26-Jun-25
Gov rolls out further free vet visits Farmers Guardian14:25 26-Jun-25
Farmers get boost as Defra expands free vet visit scheme Farming UK11:13 26-Jun-25
Defra-funded vet visits expanded to cover multiple herds Pig World10:32 26-Jun-25
Regen special: FG survey reveals 43% of farmers believe consumers will pay more for regen-produced food Farmers Guardian10:20 26-Jun-25
Regen special: What does regen farming mean to farmers and consumers? Farmers Guardian10:10 26-Jun-25
UK farm-gate milk prices take a tumble FoodManufacture.co.uk07:09 26-Jun-25
Bird flu case discovered at poultry premises in Glyn Ceiriog Whitchurch Herald18:29 25-Jun-25
'Highly pathogenic' bird flu confirmed at Wrexham poultry premises Evening Leader16:29 25-Jun-25
Family Farmers Taking Reeves to Court Over Tax Hike Guido Fawkes' Blog15:00 25-Jun-25
NPA calls for planning reforms to help pig sector grow and deliver objectives Pig World08:16 25-Jun-25
Government announces £1 billion investment in new National Biosecurity Centre Pig World13:07 24-Jun-25
UK Government supports research into Ukraine soil pollution GOV.UK (Press Release)10:33 24-Jun-25
Bird Flu confirmed at North Yorkshire premises near York York Press09:51 24-Jun-25
Bat with 'very rare' rabies-like virus found in Island garden Isle of Wight County Press17:46 23-Jun-25
Defra proposes two-year delay to EU battery regulation letsrecycle.com12:58 23-Jun-25
Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension is being challenged in the courts. Could it be stopped? The Conversation (UK)07:34 23-Jun-25
Avian Influenza confirmed in North Yorkshire Poultry News06:18 23-Jun-25
Thames Water bonds at record low as nationalisation threat grows Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:55 22-Jun-25
Thames Water bonds plunge to record low as nationalisation threat grows Yahoo! Sport17:38 22-Jun-25
Wake up and act now before disaster strikes on biosecurity, urges Shadow Defra Minister Farmers Guardian15:31 22-Jun-25
Defra does not ‘intend to subsidise regenerative agriculture’ Agriland17:17 21-Jun-25
Stroud's MP: Developers must not pay their way out of nature duties Gazette Series06:28 21-Jun-25
Farms focus on cashflow following SFI scheme closure Cumberland & Westmorland Herald04:45 21-Jun-25
NFU voices concerns over bluetongue control policy to government National Farmers' Union (Press Release)21:00 20-Jun-25
Bird flu confirmed in 75,000 layer hens on North Yorkshire farm Farming UK19:11 20-Jun-25
NFU voices concerns over bluetongue control policy to farming ministers National Farmers' Union (Press Release)18:47 20-Jun-25
Greater onus on farmers to justify autumn spreading, under revised FRfW guidance Pig World16:25 20-Jun-25
Further cuts to delinked payments is ‘another financial blow’ National Farmers' Union (Press Release)15:53 20-Jun-25
Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up' BBC12:49 20-Jun-25
Fund Britain’s Waterways Takes Warning across the Wash All at Sea10:07 20-Jun-25
West Australian miners flexed their muscle to block a federal EPA last year. Will it be different this time? The Conversation (UK)03:16 20-Jun-25
Thousands of Welsh children exposed to 'dangerous' air pollution - research South Wales Argus01:13 20-Jun-25
DEFRA introduces new SuDS standards House Builder Magazine18:25 19-Jun-25

      
            
      
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