Department For Environment Food Rural Affairs News and Announcements

Bluetongue: latest situation

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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New support to help farmers thrive for generations

Thursday, 16 July 2026

A new fund will open for applications in September, helping farmers work together to cut costs, strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportuniti...

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Government commitment to deliver for rural communities

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Future of Rural England report sets out how to ensure government policy delivers for rural communities....

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Government secures the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor....

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War on waste crime: hefty new fines for fly tippers and litter louts?

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Waste criminals will face heftier fines as the government steps up its zero-tolerance approach to waste crime....

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Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North Ea...

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UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities

Monday, 13 July 2026

UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters...

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Non Statutory Inquiry into death of Zane Gbangbola to be established

Monday, 13 July 2026

Inquiry will assess how public services worked during the incident and the treatment of his family...

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Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030...

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Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies

Monday, 06 July 2026

Half a million-pound financial penalties introduced in latest crackdown on polluting water companies...

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Almost 20,000 new homes unlocked after breakthrough by government Water Delivery Taskforce

Thursday, 02 July 2026

18,771 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties closer to being built...

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More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

Thursday, 02 July 2026

New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers...

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Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds: Groundswell Festival

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Speech by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds at the Groundswell Festival 2026...

First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Small farms and those without existing ELM revenue agreements can apply today for SFI as Window 1 opens....

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Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

Monday, 29 June 2026

England's National Parks and National Landscapes welcome new and reappointed board members...

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Sunday, 28 June 2026

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...

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Britain's food and farming trade attachés unlock £80m in new export opportunities

Friday, 26 June 2026

Farming Minister Stephen Morgan welcomes Defra’s global network of agri-food attachés’ for their annual Industry Engagement Week ...

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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Friday, 26 June 2026

Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...

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New plan to make English farming profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

The 25-year Farming Roadmap gives English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest for the first time....

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Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world...

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UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution....

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£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty....

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Government welcomes expert led recommendations for a new bovine TB eradication strategy

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Experts recommend new science-led approach aiming to protect farmers and reduce infection...

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Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Up to £3.2 million to restore peatland and moorland devastated by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire...

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New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened...

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£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

Monday, 08 June 2026

Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience...

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Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency

Monday, 08 June 2026

Alan has served as chair of the Environment Agency for four years...

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Avian Influenza? Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces?

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The Avian Influenza?Prevention?Zones?(AIPZs) in place across Great Britain will be lifted from noon 4 June 2026...

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Bluetongue: latest situation

New support to help farmers thrive for generations

Government commitment to deliver for rural communities

Government secures the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies

War on waste crime: hefty new fines for fly tippers and litter louts?

Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities

Non Statutory Inquiry into death of Zane Gbangbola to be established

Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies

Almost 20,000 new homes unlocked after breakthrough by government Water Delivery Taskforce

More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds: Groundswell Festival

First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens

Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Britain's food and farming trade attachés unlock £80m in new export opportunities

Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

New plan to make English farming profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient

Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment

£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes

Government welcomes expert led recommendations for a new bovine TB eradication strategy

Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency

Avian Influenza? Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces?

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