Defra news releases 2008
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July 2008
4 July 2008
Benn announces demonstration scheme for landowners to reduce flooding 211/08
3 July 2008
Information Bulletin: Animal Health – Appointment of new Chief Executive 210/08
2 July 2008
Extension of Bluetongue Protection Zone to allow further vaccination 209/08
Koi Herpesvirus Disease outbreak confirmed 208/08
UK secures individual recording concessions for sheep and goat industry 207/08
Identifying climate change impacts of global imports 206/08
1 July 2008
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 205/08
Report on the welfare implications of castration and tail docking for lambs 204/08
Information Bulletin: Launch of public consultation on the Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2008 203/08
Information Bulletin: Women’s Land Army: How women who served their country will receive their badge of honour 202/08
PCR test for Bluetongue now available from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency 201/08
June 2008
30 June 2008
Renewed commitment to wildlife will help poorer communities worldwide 200/08
Sussex schoolchildren spell out waste ambitions to Government Minister 199/08
28 June 2008
Information Bulletin: Avian Influenza update - Protection Zone to lift 198/08
27 June 2008
Environment Agency Board appointments 197/08
25 June 2008
Bluetongue update: Extension of the Protection Zone to allow further vaccination 196/08
Benn allocates initial funding in response to Pitt Report 195/08
20 June 2008
Benn backs take up of flood protection measures for homes and businesses 194/08
19 June 2008
Waste pilots – draft guidance published 193/08
Ministers act to protect Lyme Bay sea life 191/08
18 June 2008
UK research partnership responds to the urgent need for environmental action 192/08
17 June 2008
Avian influenza epidemiology report published 190/08
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) grants UK 'controlled' BSE risk status 189/08
Draft Floods and Water Bill to deliver improved management of surface water flooding - Woolas 188/08
16 June 2008
Green Tariffs: Check what yours delivers 187/08
13 June 2008
Tougher penalties to crack down on waste crime 186/08
11 June 2008
Order placed for additional Bluetongue vaccine 184/08
10 June 2008
Information Bulletin: Consultation on CAP "Health Check" proposals 183/08
9 June 2008
Community Energy Efficiency projects double their fuel poverty targets 182/08
6 June 2008
Cash boost for biomass fuel for heat and electricity generation 181/08
Ministers accept recommendations on the future of the advisory committee on organic standards following and independent review 180/08
Government invites partnership approach to waste 179/08
5 June 2008
Information Bulletin: AI outbreak in Oxfordshire: Update
One million people turn to Act on CO2 Calculator for advice on fighting climate change 177/08
Information Bulletin: National Forest Company chair reappointed 176/08
4 June 2008
Information Bulletin: AI outbreak in Oxfordshire: Protection and Surveillance Zones declared 175/08
Information Bulletin: Update on Avian Influenza in Oxfordshire: H7 strain confirmed as Highly Pathogenic 174/08
Information Bulletin: Response to the review of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution 173/08
Information Bulletin:Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (amendment) Regulations 2008 come into force 172/08
3 June 2008
Avian Influenza H7 confirmed in Oxfordshire 171/08
Update on roll-out of Bluetongue vaccination 170/08
Water friendly farming initiative enters new phase 169/08
Getting tough on irresponsible dog owners 168/08
2 June 2008
Information Bulletin: Defra publishes Chief Veterinary Officer’s annual report 2007 167/08
Information Bulletin:Defra consults on changes to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 165/08
Consultation on REACH Enforcement underway 164/08
Call to action for chemical users 163/08
New push for recycling in public places 162/08
May 2008
30 May 2008
UK Wildlife Minister welcomes international biodiversity commitments 166/08
Information Bulletin: Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 161/08
Help with fuel bills for the poorest consumers 160/08
29 May 2008
UK Commitment on valuing biodiversity 159/08
Feed contamination investigation completed 158/08
28 May 2008
Feedback sought on revised groundwater rules 157/08
Non-native species threat to be tackled 156/08
26 May 2008
Flower show giveaway proves a hit 155/08
22 May 2008
Statistical Release: Regional wild bird indicators for the English regions: 1994-2006 152/08
Bats to help measure the UK’s biodiversity 153/08
Statistical Release: stocks of cereals held on farms in England and Wales – March 2008 151/08
21 May 2008
Chief Veterinary Officer appointed 150/08
20 May 2008
Common Agricultural Policy "health check" reforms 149/08
Defra: living within our environmental means is more important than ever 147/08
British Waterways Chairman reappointed 148/08
Information Bulletin: Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee Chairs appointed 146/08
Woolas praises Emissions Trading System’s remarkable progress 145/08
19 May 2008
Funding boost for regional climate adaptation: Ruddock 144/08
New vision of climate change through Google Earth 143/08
16 May 2008
Information Bulletin: Bluetongue update: extension of protection zone to allow further vaccination 142/08
Detailed noise maps available at the click of a mouse 141/08
12 May 2008
Information Bulletin: Appointments to the Zoos Forum 140/08
9 May 2008
First “summer smog” of 2008 warning 138/08
Defra approves GM potato trial 139/08
Information Bulletin: European Bat Lyssavirus type 2 (‘bat rabies’) confirmed in Daubenton’s bat 137/08
8 May 2008
Bluetongue update: extension of protection zone to allow further vaccination; epidemiology report published 136/08
Chris Smith appointed as new Chair of the Environment Agency 134/08
Personal carbon trading evaluation published 135/08
‘Good progress’ on environmental stewardship 133/08
Statistical Release Municipal Waste Management Statistics Provisional Quarter 2 2007/08 132/08
7 May 2008
Government tender for Bluetongue vaccine 131/08
Applications to discharge effluent into the Atlantic turned down 128/08
Northumbrian sewage treatment call-in requests turned down 129/08
Information Bulletin: rabies case in quarantine in South East England 130/08
2 May 2008
Horse passports – withdrawal of recognition from the Spotted Horse and Pony Society 127/08
Views sought on £34 million European Fisheries Fund 125/08
Information Bulletin: inspections on bee colony losses to be given higher priority 126/08
The Milk Roadmap 122/08
1 May 2008
Environmental talent key to economic growth: Ministers 124/08
Appointments to the reconstituted Committee on Radioactive Waste Management 123/08
April 2008
30 April 2008
Information Bulletin: Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 121/08
Information Bulletin: Prohibited import of Goji plants 120/08
First batch of Bluetongue vaccine delivered 119/08
29 April 2008
Statistical Release Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2007 final results 118/08
25 April 2008
Information Bulletin: Rabies case confirmed in puppy in quarantine 117/08
Information Bulletin: Feed contamination investigation 116/08
Information Bulletin: Review of the British Wool Marketing Board 115/08
Information Bulletin: EU ETS Phase I – New Entrant Reserve 114/08
24 April 2008
Statistical Release Mushroom area England 2007 113/08
14 April 2008
Information Bulletin: Publication of Gyrodactylus salaris contingency plan for England 112/08
11 April 2008
Earnings and hours of Agricultural and Horticultural Workers -
England and Wales – January 2008 111/08
9 April 2008
Waste wood – the untapped resource for Biomass Fuel 110/08
Woolas invites applications to £4m bio-energy grant fund 109/08
8 April 2008
Reappointment of Baroness (Brenda) Dean as Chairman of the Covent Garden Market Authority 108/08
Consultation on a strategy to protect the health of honey bees 107/08
7 April 2008
£310 million to help local authorities deliver carbon benefits through the diversion of over a million tonnes of England's waste from landfill 105/08
Information Bulletin: Lord Rooker announces publication of the UK’s views on the Common Agricultural Policy “Health Check” reforms 106/08
3 April 2008
Information Bulletin:Consultation on the proposed Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2008 104/08
Information Bulletin: Extension of Bluetongue protection zones 103/08
Bluetongue vaccination roll out plan published 102/08
Better protected seas promised in Marine Bill 101/08
New Environmental Permits will cut red tape, save money, and put a spotlight on high risk businesses 100/08
2 April 2008
Information Bulletin: Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008 99/08
Benn takes the fight against climate change Into homes and communities 98/08
1 April 2008
Information Bulletin:EIG report published today 97/08
Minister welcomes the launch of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board 96/08
March 2008
31 March 2008
Information Bulletin:Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 95/08
Consultation on protecting our soils 94/08
28 March 2008
Information Bulletin: Extension of Bluetongue Protection Zones 93/08
27 March 2008
Information Bulletin: Commissioner appointments at commission for rural communities 92/08
Information Bulletin: Avian Influenza Update: wild bird monitoring area lifted 91/08
Weekly food waste collections can benefit the environment and save money 90/08
UK on track to meet Kyoto targets as emissions continue to fall 89/08
Statistical Release:
UK climate change sustainable development indicator 88/08
25 March 2008
Appointments to English National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority 87/08
Defra launches new organic advisory service for farmers 86/08
20 March 2008
£2.5 million in UK funding for renewable energy partnership 85/08
19 March 2008
Extension of Bluetongue restricted zones 84/08
Statutory agricultural and horticultural levy rates for 2008/9 announced 83/08
18 March 2008
New centre of expertise for cutting carbon emissions across Whitehall 82/08
17 March 2008
Local authorities working together on waste: consultation published 81/08
14 March 2008
Animal Health – appointment of interim Chief Executive 80/08
Pest controller fined £1000 for offences resulting in the death of honey bees 79/08
13 March 2008
Carbon trading announcement and £30 million for public sector energy improvements: Benn 78/08
Statistical Release - UK Emissions of air pollutants - 2006 Results 76/08
11 March 2008
Pesticide Residue Committee – third quarter report 2007 74/08
£4 million to help local authorities fight climate change 77/08
Hilary Benn responds to review into handling of foot and mouth disease 75/08
10 March 2008
New Chair of Science Advisory Council announced 73/08
6 March 2008
Microchipping of foals – agreement reached on new rules covering the identification of equiade 72/08
5 March 2008
Avian influenza update: wild bird control area lifted 71/08
4 March 2008
No room for let up in the battle against litter says Minister 70/08
Defra launches National Standing Committee for farm animal genetic resources 69/08
February 2008
29 February 2008
Information Bullletin: Avian influenza update: control area in Dorset 68/08
Information Bulletin: extension of Bluetongue protection zone 67/08
Information Bulletin: H5N1 in Canada Goose – 11th case in wild bird 66/08
Information Bulletin:Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 65/08
Information Bulletin: Consultation on Single Payment Scheme 64/08
28 February 2008
Review of competition and innovation in water 63/08
UK Delays Issuing EU Carbon Allowances 62/08
Pathfinders lead way to better rural services 61/08
26 February 2008
Animal Health launches news alert service 60/08
National Livestock Markets Roadshow 2008 59/08
Extra protection for the water vole 58/08
25 February 2008
Information Bulletin: SAPO licence restored to Merial Animal Health 57/08
Improving the water environment – second consultation on river basin planning 56/08
Climate change champions fulfil fact finding expedition in the Netherlands 55/08
22 February 2008
Information Bulletin: Bluetongue Update: Surveillance zone extended to Cornwall/Defra announces date for end of vector-free period 54/08
Information Bulletin: World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) grants UK FMD free status 53/08
Founding members of committee on climate change appointed 52/08
21 February 2008
£400 million for low-carbon Britain – Defra announces 2008/09 Budget settlement 51/08
20 February 2008
Prime Minister announces Youth Climate Change Champions 50/08
19 February 2008
Avian Influenza update: control and monitoring area merge 49/09
Government supports local communities to manage wild boar 48/08
Benn announces Government offsetting code 47/08
18 February 2008
Benn announces statutory review of 2050 climate targets 46/08
15 February 2008
Information Bulletin: Confirmation of oyster parasite in north Kent 45/08
Chief Scientific Advisor at Defra receives international science award 44/08
13 February 2008
Information Bulletin: Extension of bluetongue restricted zones 43/08
11 February 2008
New packaging waste recycling targets will deliver greater carbon benefits 41/08
8 February 2008
Information Bulletin: extension of Bluetongue restricted zones 42/08
Statistical Release: municipal waste management statistics:
Provisional Quarter 1 2007/08 37/08
7 February 2008
Revised rates of Hill Farm Allowance for 2008 40/08
Securing water for the future 38/08
Information Bulletin: sickness absence statistics, Defra 39/08
5 February 2008
2006 UK results for EU Emissions Trading Scheme published 36/08
4 February 2008
Defra seeks views on new charging scheme for CITES licences 35/08
Benn pledges £34 million to implement Pitt Review recommendations 34/08
1 February 2008
Extension of Bluetongue Restriction Zones 33/08
Legislation introduced for Salmonella National Control Programme 32/08
Avian influenza update: two further swans positive for H5N1 31/08
Information Bulletin: Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 30/08
January 2008
31 January 2008
Defra announce UK farm incomes rise by 8.7 per cent 29/08
UK emissions figures down, but “much more must be done”: Benn 28/08
Statistical Release: Regional sustainable development indicators for the English regions 27/08
Statistical Release: UK climate change sustainable development indicator: 2006 greenhouse gas emissions, final figures 25/08
30 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Avian Influenza Update: Seventh Swan Positive for H5N1 26/08
Dorset Avian influenza epidemiology report published 24/08
Defra announce first results from monitoring the impact of 0 per cent set aside rate 23/08
28 January 2008
Adair Turner appointed to head climate committee 22/08
Single Payment Scheme ’10-month rule’ replaced 21/08
How Women's Land Army veterans can get the recognition they deserve - Benn 19/08
26 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Avian influenza update: further swan positive for H5N1 20/08
24 January 2008
Statistical Release Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2007 provisional results 16/08
23 January 2008
Bird registration is retained 18/08
UK welcomes EU climate change proposals 17/08
22 January 2008
Information Bulletin: UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum (UKCSF) announces its new terms of reference
21 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Pig meat exports protocol proposal 13/08
20 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Avian influenza update: further swan positive for H5N1 15/08
18 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Eves Review consultation summary 12/08
16 January 2008
UK manufacturers join consumer electronics efficiency initiative 11/08
Information Bulletin: Avian influenza update: further swan positive for H5N1 08/08
15 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Bovine TB Science Advisory Body established 10/08
14 January 2008
Information Bulletin: Phytophthora kernoviae found on Vaccinium 09/08
Encouraging greener living – Defra publishes public attitudes research 07/08
11 January 2008
Waste exports: better protection for developing countries 06/08
10 January 2008
Avian Influenza H5N1 confirmed in wild birds in Dorset 05/08
Geological disposal of radioactive waste - consultation responses published 04/08
9 January 2008
Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season 03/08
7 January 2008
Hilary Benn highlights importance of caring for pets 02/08
4 January 2008
Strong support received for the GB strategy to tackle invasive non-native species 01/08
For earlier material see: 2007 news releases