Agri Politics
Defra is leaving the UK 'vulnerable' to animal disease outbreaks - report
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is leaving the UK “vulnerable to a major breakdown” of animal...
DEFRA
Agri-Business
Defra: Free business advice for farmers as part of FFRF
Farmers and landowners can receive free one-to-one business advice as part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’...
N.Ireland
Decline in woodcock numbers likely due to habitat loss – GWCT
Habitat loss due to the increasing fragmentation of woodland is likely to be behind the decline in woodcock numbers throughout...
Government
Latest round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Monday, November 7) opened of the latest round of...
Pig/Poultry
4 new cases of bird flu as housing measures introduced
Four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed over the weekend as new mandatory housing...
Agri Politics
Defra: New rules for pet imports from high-risk countries
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new ‘Approved Importers scheme’ for pet imports from...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms 5 new cases of bird flu
Five new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and...
Agri Politics
Thérèse Coffey to replace Jayawardena as Environment Secretary
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Thérèse Coffey has been appointed to the position of Secretary of State for Environment, Food and...
Agri Politics
Ranil Jayawardena resigns as Environment Secretary
Ranil Jayawardena has resigned from his role as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ahead of a...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Nine new cases confirmed in England and Wales
Nine new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in England and Wales. Bird flu was...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu spreads north as four more cases found in England
Four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in England. The outbreaks were confirmed yesterday...
Pig/Poultry
6 new cases of bird flu found in southeast England
Six new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in southeast England. According to the Department...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zone declared across Great Britain
The chief veterinary officers (CVO) from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for the...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed in England and Wales over the weekend
Eight cases of avian influenza (bird flu) were confirmed across England and Wales over the weekend. The interim chief veterinary...
Pig/Poultry
More cases confirmed by Defra as bird flu crisis continues
Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and...
Agri Politics
Report outlines how to improve support for tenant farmers
The Rock Review, published today (Thursday, October 13), is clear on the essential role of tenant farmers in delivering environmental...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms 3 more cases of bird flu in Norfolk
Three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in Norfolk. The Department for Environment, Food...
Agri Politics
Jayawardena commits £12.5m to high-tech horticulture
Environment Secretary Ranil Jayawardena has today (Tuesday, October 11) announced £12.5 million in funding for automation and robotics through the...
