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  • Government rejects calls for UK livestock number targets
  • Defra to consult on long-awaited supply chain deforestation rules
  • DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals

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businessgreen.com /6 days ago

Government rejects calls for UK livestock number targets

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds tells MPs that Defra has 'no view whether livestock numbers should increase or decrease'

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businessgreen.com /3 weeks ago

Defra to consult on long-awaited supply chain deforestation rules

Plans for long-awaited ban on the sale of products linked to illegal overseas deforestation have been confirmed by the government

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it is “very concerned” by the dumping of animal carcasses in Northern Ireland. The comments follow severa...

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businessgreen.com /3 weeks ago

Farming Roadmap 2050: Defra touts vision for more climate-resilient farming

Government unveils long-term plan for farming in England focused on strengthening food security, boosting profitability, and enhancing resilience in face of escalating climate impa...

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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

UK signals its intent to align with EU’s Deforestation Regulations

The United Kingdom is looking like adopting regulations similar to the European Union’s Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), that could potentially impact Australian red meat exports...

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businessgreen.com /1 day ago

Government vows to step up UK climate preparations for 2C of warming by 2050

Defra agrees to set stronger climate adaptation targets in 2028, following recommendations from the Climate Change Committee

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businessgreen.com /3 days ago

Government plots path to protecting 30 per cent of England for nature by 2030

Defra's 30x30 delivery plan comes backed by £37m in funding to help National Parks and landscapes step up nature recovery efforts - but campaigners claim new strategy remains badly...

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businessgreen.com /1 month ago

'Simpler and fairer': Defra ringfences £240m for revamped Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme

Sustainable farming scheme aims to improve access for smaller farms and boost demand for low carbon fertiliser, but NFU warns new budget remains underpowered

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news.mongabay.com /1 week ago

UK deforestation rules take step forward after a long delay

The U.K government has announced that it will advance long-delayed regulations on commodities linked to deforestation. On June 23, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Af...

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theguardian.com /1 week ago

Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says

Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024The UK government breached environmental law on several occ...

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agriland.ie /5 days ago

DAFM: Animal welfare enforcement incident confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that an enforcement operation was carried out in relation to animal welfare. According to DAFM it carried ou...

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businessgreen.com /4 weeks ago

'Not good enough for the environment': Defra opposes proposed Thames Water rescue deal

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds writes to Ofwat to express her opposition to multi-billion-pound turnaround plan for debt-ridden water company proposed by lenders L&VW

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Agriculture behind nearly a third of NI emissions in 2024 – DAERA

Agriculture was found to be responsible for 31.4% of Northern Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...

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businessgreen.com /1 month ago

'Waste crime is evolving, but so are we': Government publishes beefed up Waste Crime Action Plan

Defra promises tougher sentencing for 'waste cowboys' and more sophisticated identity, criminal record, and technical checks for waste handlers

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gov.uk /1 month ago

Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 5726: integrity management

RA requiring a comprehensive, through-life, integrity management approach to assure air system integrity.

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theguardian.com /4 weeks ago

Dartmoor pony cull proposal prompts urgent call for livestock rule change

Exclusive: Sources say Defra’s policy on livestock fails to distinguish between ponies and sheepNatural England and MPs are urging the government to change its livestock rules to s...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Concerns raised over potential impact of ‘cheap egg imports’ into UK

The UK government has assessed how its proposed ban on keeping layers in cages will impact the “competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers”. That’s according to Department f...

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businessgreen.com /1 week ago

Water firms to face 'faster' fines of up to £500,000 for breaching environmental rules

Defra continues crackdown on sewage spills and other environmental regulation breaches across England's water sector

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

DAERA issues reminder of marketing and welfare requirements for eggs

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has provided guidance to the poultry industry of its statutory obligations. This follows th...

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agriland.ie /2 days ago

‘Urgent’ DAFM meeting sought on welfare, traceability protocols

The Irish Farming Association (IFA) has called for an urgent meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to discuss welfare and traceability protocols. I...

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gov.uk /1 month ago

Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 5850: military design approved organization (MRP Part 21 Subpart J)

RA covering the responsibilities and privileges of the holder of military design organization approval.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

HSENI to carry out inspections of farms on new pest control measures

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is starting new inspections on stricter pest control measures aimed at protecting wildlife. Fresh compliance checks at...

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beefmagazine.com /2 weeks ago

Fevara supports U.K. Beef, Sheep and Dairy Welfare Strategies

As a newly listed signatory organization, Fevara will be involved in sharing research data and providing expertise to working groups.

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has today (Friday, July 3) launched a public consultation on ‘wildlife intervention options’ to tackle bovine tub...

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