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Defra's data reserves will be released to create opportunities for people in the UK making their living from food, farming and the environment.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The fifth meeting of the OECD Water Governance Initiative held in Edinburgh last month. Strong engagement from across the water community.
The Rural Payments Agency continues to support farmers with late Basic Payment Scheme applications
With less than a week to go to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claim deadline, here are some more top tips on getting your application right…
Farming Minister praises innovative technology across the farming industry
Ahead of the 15 June BPS deadline, the Rural Payments Agency has extended the opening hours at most of its drop-in centres.
A male hen harrier has disappeared from Cumbria.
On 2 June, the Prince of Wales launched 'The Prince of Wales's Foundation Romania' (Fundatia Printul de Wales), an educational charity which aims to support heritage preservation, agriculture and sustainable deve…
Those living across some of the UK’s most rural areas can benefit from a fuel price cut from today.
Dartmoor's ponies play an important role in the mix of grazing animals that maintain the landscape of Dartmoor.
New film reveals fascinating story of Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve
Two of London’s much-loved parks are recognised as being among the most important places for wildlife in England.
Report on how to improve Natura 2000 sites in England published.
RPA has now received almost 20,000 BPS applications
Their Royal Highnesses (TRH) The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will undertake their first official joint visit to Ireland
Government investment means an extra 2.5 million homes and businesses can now benefit from superfast broadband
Latest news on applications for Basic Payment Scheme 2015.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Any application to introduce lynx into England would need serious consideration in terms of its impact right across the UK.
As buds burst open around us, it’s a great time to go outdoors and enjoy our beautiful English springtime.
Natural England has published formal proposals to improve public access between Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire and Newport Bridge in Middlesbrough.
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