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  • Defra Launches Technical Consultation on ATRm
  • DAERA management of protected nature sites under investigation
  • DAFM publishes catchment reports for nitrates derogation

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natlawreview.com /2 weeks ago

Defra Launches Technical Consultation on ATRm

Following the United Kingdom’s (UK) departure from the European Union (EU), the government established the independent UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

DAERA management of protected nature sites under investigation

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA’s) management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated. The Office for Environmen...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

DAFM publishes catchment reports for nitrates derogation

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has published overview reports for each of the country’s 46 river catchments. The department said these reports will form...

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businessgreen.com /3 weeks ago

Government 'streamlines' Natural England's planning advisory remit

Reforms aim to ensure Natural England's advice for planning proposals is focused on areas that 'present the greatest risks or opportunities for nature'

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businessgreen.com /1 week ago

Defra confirms goal for organic farming to cover 10 per cent of land in England by 2036

Organic Action Plan for England sets out vision to turn segment from a 'niche' into a key driver of growth, food security, and environmental recovery

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Irish farmers need clarity on EU deforestation rules

TDs and senators have this week raised concerns around EU deforestation rules. The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food held a meeting for pre-legislative scrutiny of...

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foodsafetynews.com /1 month ago

UK pesticide advisory group winds down

The chair of a group that gave advice related to surveillance of pesticides in food in the United Kingdom has hailed the “positive contribution” it made following its final meeting...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

DAFM urged to change rules around geese and swans in ACRES

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been called on to change rules around geese and swans under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES). Accordi...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Wildlife cannot be addressed ‘in isolation’ to cattle controls in bTB fight

Wildlife intervention should aim to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) “as rapidly as can be reasonably achieved”, according to a new study. AgriSearch has published a major review o...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

DAFM ‘reviewing’ Dutch plan to fine Irish calf transporters

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently reviewing plans by Dutch authorities to fine Irish calf transporters. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Produ...

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businessgreen.com /1 day ago

'We cannot put people through another summer like this one': Government promises to develop England's first Wildfire Act...

Government announces raft of fire prevention and protection measures following inaugural Wildfire Resilience Summit

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businessgreen.com /2 weeks ago

'Dangerously out of touch': Tories slammed over plan to axe raft of environmental protections

Conservatives set to announce plans to axe the Environment Agency and Natural England, drop the Future Homes Standard and Extended Producer Responsibility rules, and quit the Aarhu...

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businessgreen.com /3 days ago

'We cannot afford to wait until next summer to act': Government urged to fast track national wildfire strategy

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee calls on government to act now to tackle escalating wildfire risks, which have already led to 1,300 incidents this year

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agriland.ie /4 days ago

Farmers urged to tighten biosecurity as bird flu cases confirmed in UK

All bird keepers are being urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity now, ahead of the higher-risk winter period for bird flu. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

DAFM update on land in ACRES geese and swans action

Farmers who need forage from land areas in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Geese and Swans action may be covered by EU force majeure provisions. The Minister for...

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gov.uk /2 weeks ago

Ministry of Defence Sanctuary Awards

The annual Sanctuary Awards recognise outstanding conservation and sustainability efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Urgent action needed for growing road safety risk posed by deer

A coordinated national response is needed to deal with the growing road safety risks posed by deer on Irish roads. This was the call from independent Kerry TD, Michael Healy-Rae, a...

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gov.uk /5 days ago

Form: DRF55: Notice of appeal to the appointed person

Use this form to appeal a decision on unregistered design right (licence of right and subsistence).

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survivefrance.com /3 days ago

La Chasse - are they really a law unto themselves?

The UK figures are here. Organic farming statistics 2024: United Kingdom - GOV.UK Maybe it is easier to have organic woodland, than organic cultivated farmland? France and German...

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

UK has not done enough to prepare for shocks to food supplies, says watchdog

National Audit Office urges government to act as climate crisis, disease and cyberattacks pose growing risksThe climate crisis, disease and cyber-attacks pose growing risks to the...

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