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Avian influenza: Mandatory bird registration comes into force in October

Avian influenza: Mandatory bird registration comes into force in October

Monday, 02 September 2024

There is less than one month to go for bird keepers in England and Wales to register themselves with the Animal and Plant Health Agency, as new legal ...

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Bluetongue virus restricted zones declared

Bluetongue virus restricted zones declared

Saturday, 31 August 2024

A bluetongue restricted zone has been declared in regions in England...

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Government to end badger cull with new TB eradication strategy

Government to end badger cull with new TB eradication strategy

Thursday, 29 August 2024

First Bovine TB strategy in a decade to end the badger cull and drive down TB rates to protect farmers' livelihoods...

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Egg labelling requirements amended to support industry through bird flu outbreaks

Egg labelling requirements amended to support industry through bird flu outbreaks

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Producers and packers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during mandatory bird flu housing measures. The move will reduce cost pressu...

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New wild bird sampling project to improve understanding of bird flu infections

New wild bird sampling project to improve understanding of bird flu infections

Monday, 26 August 2024

Animal and Plant Health Agency leading £2.3 million project to fill knowledge gaps on avian influenza disease status, transmission and risks to mammal...

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Chief Vet reminds farmers of bluetongue risk

Chief Vet reminds farmers of bluetongue risk

Friday, 16 August 2024

Farmers urged to take up free testing and source livestock responsibly as case numbers increasing in Europe ...

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Water bill compensation to double for poor customer service

Water bill compensation to double for poor customer service

Sunday, 11 August 2024

The government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit....

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Man arrested in Essex in connection with organised waste crime

Man arrested in Essex in connection with organised waste crime

Thursday, 08 August 2024

A second man has been interviewed about the large-scale fly-tipping that occurred across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex....

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First Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements live for 2024

First Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements live for 2024

Sunday, 04 August 2024

The controlled rollout of the scheme continues...

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Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets

Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets

Thursday, 01 August 2024

New report shows the dire state of nature and the need for accelerated action...

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Government to restore stability for farmers as confidence amongst sector low

Government to restore stability for farmers as confidence amongst sector low

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Government commits to address low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector as figures show confidence remains poor...

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Defra Secretary of State at Summer Stakeholder Reception

Defra Secretary of State at Summer Stakeholder Reception

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception in the Garden Museum in Lambeth...

Minister Daniel Zeichner   NFU Summer Reception speech

Minister Daniel Zeichner NFU Summer Reception speech

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Speech by Minister for Farming Daniel Zeichner at the National Farmers' Union Summer Reception...

Bluetongue virus – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges vigilance

Bluetongue virus – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges vigilance

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety....

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Government announces first steps to reform water sector

Government announces first steps to reform water sector

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector.  ...

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Water supply issues in Brixham area

Water supply issues in Brixham area

Monday, 08 July 2024

Government receiving regular updates on a Boil Water Notice from South West Water....

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UK agrees deals on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe Islands

UK agrees deals on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe Islands

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

New fisheries arrangements will significantly reduce fishing pressure on mackerel....

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Government unveils major package of farming and food sector support

Government unveils major package of farming and food sector support

Monday, 17 June 2024

The Prime Minister has unveiled a major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food sector ...

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Cat microchipping now mandatory

Cat microchipping now mandatory

Monday, 10 June 2024

Owners must ensure their cat is microchipped ...

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Recreational bluefin tuna fishing permits introduced in new legislation

Recreational bluefin tuna fishing permits introduced in new legislation

Friday, 07 June 2024

A catch and release fishery will open in England this summer. ...

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Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution

Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution

Friday, 07 June 2024

Water company inspections will more than quadruple as the government cracks down on poor performing companies. ...

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UK declares freedom from bird flu

UK declares freedom from bird flu

Thursday, 30 May 2024

The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

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Upcoming XL Bully neutering deadline

Upcoming XL Bully neutering deadline

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Owners of registered XL Bully dogs that were aged 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 must have their dogs neutered by 30 June 2024...

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Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season

Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Public and construction trade vigilance needed as greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) begins....

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Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

Friday, 24 May 2024

Cath Denholm’s appointment as Interim Chair has been extended...

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New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed

New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed

Friday, 24 May 2024

Robert Wilson will take on the role for a three-year term...

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Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards

Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards

Friday, 24 May 2024

26 board members have been either appointed or reappointed...

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Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source

Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Government identifies wastewater treatment works to be upgraded to stringent nutrient removal limits ...

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Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Thursday, 23 May 2024

New legislation creates specific offences for dog and cat abduction in England and Northern Ireland...

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Farming Recovery Fund expanded 

Farming Recovery Fund expanded 

Thursday, 23 May 2024

More funding to be made available for farmers affected across the whole of England  ...

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