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November 2009
20 November 2009
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn visits Cumbria following severe flooding 270/09
19 November 2009
Better protection for homes and communities from flooding and drought 269/09
17 November 2009
98% of swimming spots meet water quality standards 267/09
Grimsby Smoked Fish nets EU seal of approval 266/09
13 November 2009
Consultation on proposed vision and updated National Parks Circular 265/09
Defra unveils new Sustainable Development Action Plan 264/09
12 November 2009
England's seas get better protection after Marine and Coastal access Bill receives Royal assent 262/09
Online discussion on the agricultural industry 263/09
South Downs becomes England’s ninth national park 261/09
6 November 2009
Defra publishes third sector strategy one year on report 260/09
5 November 2009
Groundbreaking farming agreement launched to protect countryside 259/09
Continued improvements as England remembers to reduce, reuse and recycle 258/09
Statistical release: Municipal Waste Management Statistics for England 2008/09 257/09
4 November 2009
Save money and help your business save the environment urges Hilary Benn 256/09
3 November 2009
New members appointed to the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) 255/09
1 November 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 254/09
October 2009
29 October 2009
Defra welcomes encouraging signs for wild bird populations 253/09
We need to rethink the three R’s – Benn launches new waste campaign 252/09
Essex Waste Partnership £100 million boost to reduce landfill 251/09
Statistical Release: Wild Bird Populations 2008: Sustainable Development Strategy and Public Service Agreement Indicators 250/09
27 October 2009
Hilary Benn announces chair of wildlife review 249/09
26 October 2009
Benn calls for action on biodiversity loss 268/09
UK climate projections: helping the health sector prepare for climate change 248/09
23 October 2009
New Chairman and Trustees for the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew 247/09
Unusual insect enters UK without a passport 246/09
22 October 2009
Defra announces new market surveillance authority 245/09
21 October 2009
Keep on fishing – That’s the message from UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies 244/09
Hilary Benn urges England to get growing 243/09
20 October 2009
Science Advisory Council gather at London Zoo 242/09
UK fishing fleet a step closer to a sustainable future 241/09
Positive bi-lateral between UK and Scottish executive minister 240/09
Land girls meet the queen 239/09
16 October 2009
Final members of the Adaptation Sub-Committee appointed 238/09
15 October 2009
Exchange rate for 2009 SPS payments 237/09
14 October 2009
Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed 236/09
13 October 2009
Benn – We’ll build a zero waste nation 235/09
12 October 2009
British Waterways Board – re-appointments and appointment of new Vice Chair 234/09
11 October 2009
UK announces stronger controls on shark finning 233/09
5 October 2009
Hilary Benn celebrates 25 years of Sandwell Valley RSPB Reserve 232/09
1 October 2009
New guidance for business to help measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions 231/09
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 229/09
Fly-tipping drops by 9.3% 228/09
September 2009
30 September 2009
Appointment to the Natural England board 227/09
28 September 2009
Hilary Benn announces review of England's wildlife and ecological network 226/09
Coastal path in Weymouth to be completed in time for 2012 Olympics 225/09
Surface water drainage charges break for community groups 224/09
25 September 2009
Hilary Benn announces SDC commissioner re-appointments 223/09
24 September 2009
Windows: Evidence of a clear contribution to sustainable construction 222/09
Plasterboard report examines sustainability 221/09
Hilary Benn tackles litter in Trafford tidy up 220/09
SOS - Saving Our Soils 219/09
Nation of water wasters - new campaign to save 20 litres a day 218/09
23 September 2009
Statistical Release: 2009 Survey of public attitudes and behaviours towards the environment 217/09
22 September 2009
Higher limit for application of livestock manure 216/09
Minister gets stuck in with Muck In4Life 215/09
21 September 2009
Changes to the single payment scheme 214/09
18 September 2009
Shared Talent India showcased at London Fashion Week 213/09
Launch of public consultation on the beef and pig carcase classification (England) regulations 2009 212/09
17 September 2009
Consultation on Cave review recommendations 211/09
Approval for GM vaccine trial 210/09
16 September 2009
KOI Herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed 209/09
14 September 2009
Council of food policy advisors publishes report 208/09
11 September 2009
Environmental Awards Accreditation Scheme promoted for business 207/09
10 September 2009
Sustainable future of clothing design: Environment Minister visits Nike in Belgium 206/09
Stand up for tasty Cumbrian treats 205/09
8 September 2009
Guide to help owners of non-human primates proposed 204/09
River Water Quality indicator for sustainable development - 2008 results 203/09
2 September 2009
Consultation on proposed new TSE regulations 201/09
2013 review of the Rural Payments Agency 202/09
1 September 2009
New members wanted for National Park Authorities, Broads Authority and Chilterns Conservation Board 200/09
August 2009
28 August 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 199/09
Defra publishes the 2008 Report of the Chief Veterinary Officer 198/09
21 August 2009
A bright idea - lightbulbs go green 197/09
20 August 2009
New members appointed to Inland Waterways Advisory Council 196/09
19 August 2009
Appointment of Deputy Chair to the Environment Agency Board 195/09
18 August 2009
16 million for local community flood protection 194/09
13 August 2009
Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed 193/09
Analysis of the potential effects of market trends and GM regulations on food and feed imports 192/09
12 August 2009
Free summer fun for the kids and you 191/09
10 August 2009
West of Scotland fishing vital to economy and food security 190/09
Natural England chair ‘preferred candidate’ named 189/09
Radical rethink of food production required 188/09
7 August 2009
No imitations, thanks – we’re British 187/09
6 August 2009
New consultation on EID implementation 186/09
Defra receives key report on the future of farm animal veterinary services 185/09
Milk industry is made of the white stuff 184/09
Municipal Waste Management Statistics
Provisional Quarter 3 2008/09 183/09
4 August 2009
Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed 182/09
Minister of state for food, farming and environment mucks in with the scouts 181/09
3 August 2009
Hilary Benn announces decisions on water company plans 180/09
July 2009
31 July 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 179/09
Specialist training for police to tackle dangerous dogs 178/09
30 July 2009
Appointment of Chief Drinking Water Inspector 177/09
Statistical release: Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2008 176/09
29 July 2009
Turkey sector to be consulted on national plan to control salmonella 175/09
24 July 2009
Hilary Benn joins national park birthday celebrations 174/09
23 July 2009
Insect could halt spread of alien weed 173/09
21 July 2009
Consultation on fairer and better environmental enforcement 172/09
New members appointed to the Veterinary Products Committee and its sub-committees 171/09
20 July 2009
Defra announces re-appointment of New Forest Verderer 170/09
17 July 2009
Annual Review of Controls on Imports of Animal Products: April 2008 – March 2009 169/09
Millions fewer carrier bags on England’s high streets 168/09
16 July 2009
Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed 167/09
Review of the royal botanic gardens, Kew 166/09
Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2008 final results 162/09
15 July 2009
Defra welcomes recommendations of anaerobic digestion task group 165/09
Consultation on draft noise action plans 164/09
Dairy and rural broadband funding boost 163/09
14 July 2009
Defra minister pledges action on “rain tax” 161/09
10 July 2009
Gamma Interferon Review 160/09
Beekeepers buzzing as more register on national database 159/09
9 July 2009
Benn backs farmers’ green offer 158/09
8 July 2009
Water industry is first to try out the new climate change projections 157/09
7 July 2009
Statement on high court pesticides judicial review 156/09
Advisory group for responsibility and cost sharing proposals established 155/09
6 July 2009
New Seafish board member appointed 154/09
2 July 2009
Chair designate of marine management organisation named 153/09
Don't let your pet become a victim during the heatwave 152/09
1 July 2009
Chairs and ordinary members appointed to Regional Flood Defence Committees 151/09
Compensation for bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 150/09
June 2009
30 June 2009
Small businesses to benefit from reduced costs for environmental permits 149/09
29 June 2009
Mind your peas and cu(cumber)s. Fruit and veg marketing regulations clarified 148/09
£10 million for river improvements and green jobs 147/09
25 June 2009
Government publishes six-month Pitt progress report 146/09
Sustainable Development Commission – new chair appointment 145/09
First round flood protection grants announced 144/09
23 June 2009
Hilary Benn announces £6m funding for the Third Sector 143/09
Adaptation Sub-Committee appointed to advise Government on adapting to Climate Change 142/09
Fishery operators in England and Wales reminded to register 141/09
18 June 2009
Landmark science warns Britain is facing dangerous climate change 140/09
17 June 2009
Modernising licensing of dangerous wild animals 139/09
Ministers sign up to environment declaration 138/09
16 June 2009
Extension to pet movement derogation proposed 137/09
15 June 2009
New Wildlife Health Strategy will help tackle disease 136/09
Coastal communities to have their say 135/09
Hilary Benn launches new research agency 134/09
12 June 2009
Defra publishes Departmental report 08/09. 133/09
New horse identification rules from 1 July 2009 132/09
Veterinary Laboratories Agency’s retired CEO receives OIE gold award 131/09
£900M to be saved for economy by smarter eco-design 130/09
Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire given £129 million boost to reduce landfill waste 129/09
11 June 2009
Appointment of two independent members of the Agricultural Wages Board for England and Wales 128/09
9 June 2009
Dairy farmers of Britain 127/09
Benn sends packaging waste packing 126/09
8 June 2009
War on waste: anaerobic digestion demonstration projects get the go-ahead from Defra 125/09
5 June 2009
Defra launches consultation on guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions 124/09
Appointments to the Environment Agency Board 123/09
4 June 2009
Zoos Forum appointments 122/09
1 June 2009
First "summer smog" of 2009 warning 121/09
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 120/09
May 2009
27 May 2009
Appointments to Natural England Board 119/09
18 May 2009
For peat's sake - Benn calls for clearer compost labels 118/09
15 May 2009
New British Waterways Board member 117/09
14 May 2009
Hilary Benn meets US counterparts and says "We face a crisis of sustainability" 116/09
12 May 2009
External capability report and BBSRC report published 115/09
Chair appointed to new Adaptation Sub Committee to the Committee on Climate Change 114/09
Consultation on proposals for time limiting of water abstraction licences 113/09
Hilary Benn announces Third Sector task force membership 112/09
Statistical release:Regional wild bird indicators for the English regions: 1994-2007 111/09
11 May 2009
Hilary Benn visits the North East eco-schools, flood prevention, flagship green buildings and ice creams for Environment Secretary in the North East
Jane Kennedy meets devolved ministers to discuss food sustainability 110/09
8 May 2009
Hilary Benn re–appoints three commissioners for the sustainable development commission 108/09
7 May 2009
Snap up a prize and get active in nature 107/09
Municipal waste management statistics 106/09
Discounted Bluetongue vaccine for farmers 105/09
6 May 2009
Hilary Benn joins the Every Action Counts programme celebration
5 May 2009
Green advertising made easy with new workshops
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 102/09
Marine management organisation seeks Chief Executive
4 May 2009
Minister launches online personal food import checker 101/09
1 May 2009
Calling all young artists: Design the EUs new organic logo and scoop a cash prize 100/09
April 2009
30 April 2009
Benn targets bigger grants for rural businesses 99/09
Proposals to improve welfare for racing greyhounds launched 98/09
29 April 2009
Public asked for views on administering the Single Payment Scheme 97/09
Consultation on amendments to water abstraction licences in England and Wales 96/09
28 April 2009
No evidence of the H1N1 human strain in pigs 95/09
£11m to protect our seas from climate change 94/09
27 April 2009
Consultation on rabies inspection procdeures 93/09
24 April 2009
Defra submits UK application to the European Commission for an extension to meet PM10 air quality limits 92/09
23 April 2009
European plan to protect sharks welcomed 91/09
22 April 2009
Building a low carbon economy - Waste management measures to help hit carbon budget 90/09
UK welcomes fishing policy reform proposals 88/09
21 April 2009
Hillary Benn publishes draft Flood and Water Management Bill 87/09
£10 million initiative launched to tackle bee and pollinator decline 86/09
17 April 2009
Appointments to Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) Board 85/09
16 April 2009
New guidance to crack down on dangerous dogs 84/09
9 April 2009
UK recycles more packaging waste 82/09
8 April 2009
Bovine TB Advisory Group publishes final report 83/09
New director of communications appointed at defra 81/09
7 April 2009
Government minister urges people to get a habit: a bag habit 80/09
3 April 2009
Skills matter at farming industry round table 79/09
Statistical release: UK biodiversity indicators 78/09
1 April 2009
New efficiency standards for household appliances to save UK £150m 77/09
Compensation for bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 76/09
UK and Mexico sign agreement on sustainable development 75/09
March 2009
31 March 2009
Statistical release: Regional sustainable development indicators - Results for the English regions 74/09
Views sought on implementing sheep and goat tagging rules 73/09
South Downs National Park – Benn gives green light 72/09
30 March 2009
Plans for independent animal health body 71/09
27 March 2009
Information bulletin: Consultation on seed certification rates 2009/10 70/09
Plans to give animal owners legal peace of mind 69/09
£319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste 68/09
25 March 2009
Benn calls for tougher laws to tackle illegal logging 67/09
Defra announces body to help businesses and communities go green 66/09
24 March 2009
Draft noise action plan templates and airport operator guidance published 65/09
23 March 2009
Third sector taskforce on climate change and environment launched 64/09
Membership changes to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides 63/09
20 March 2009
Re-appointments to the board of the consumer council for water 62/09
19 March 2009
New focus for pig meat supply chain 61/09
Benn announces deployment of injectable badger TB vaccine 60/09
17 March 2009
Statutory Agriculture and Horticulture Levy Rates for 2009/10 59/09
Battle to improve our dirty streets must continue 58/09
16 March 2009
Hilary Benn delivers treasure chest to Cambridge School and officially opens Dragonfly House 57/09
13 March 2009
EU votes in energy efficiency for electric motors 56/09
National park authorities and broads authority appointments 55/09
10 March 2009
New head of news appointed at Defra 54/09
Livestock market roadshow to give farmers face time with Defra 53/09
9 March 2009
Jane Kennedy launches plan to halt declining bee numbers 52/09
5 March 2009
Hilary Benn pays tribute to Sir Martin Doughty 51/09
H6N1 low pathogenic Avian Influenza now confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia 50/09
4 March 2009
Surface water management plans guidance published 49/09
Defra seeks views on re-establishing environmental benefits of set-aside 48/09
3 March 2009
INSPIRE Directive consultation launched 47/09
Defra publishes report on Environmental Action Fund 46/09
Commission for Rural Communities appointments 45/09
£25m to protect precious woodland and landscapes from disease 44/09
2 March 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic
Bovine Leukosis 43/09
February 2009
27 February 2009
Avian influenza H6N1 confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia 42/09
26 February 2009
Routine veterinary investigation at poultry premises in East Anglia 41/09
25 February 2009
Government sets out wildlife crime priorities 40/09
20 February 2009
Sustainable Clothing Action Plan launched at London Fashion Week 39/09
19 February 2009
Improving air quality: Revised guidance for local authorities 38/09
New wildlife projects to help world’s poorest communities 37/09
18 February 2009
Defra updates Green Claims Code to help industry and protect consumers 36/09
17 February 2009
Anaerobic digestion: new Task Group to deliver shared goals 35/09
Government announces new Pig Task Force 34/09
Consultation on amendments to the Environmental Noise Regulations 33/09
16 February 2009
Greener Living Fund - First shortlist announced 32/09
Farmers asked to lead the way to protect environment 31/09
13 February 2009
UK emissions of air pollutants - 2007 additional results 30/09
12 February 2009
Tyneside to be home to new Marine Management Organisation 29/09
Municipal waste management statistics - Provisional Quarter 1 - 2008/09
11 February 2009
Real help now: Saving money - It's your business 27/09
9 February 2009
Minister celebrates Eco-Schools success 26/09
Minister praises boost for Devon fishing and economy 25/09
5 February 2009
Approval for GM vaccine trial 24/09
Rural businesses vital to economy - Benn 23/09
3 February 2009
Government response to Anderson Review of 2007 Foot and Mouth Outbreak 22/09
2 February 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic
Bovine Leukosis 21/09
Sustainable development commission becomes executive non-departmental public body 20/09
January 2009
29 January 2009
Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2008 provisional results 15/09(PDF version, 398 KB )
Statistical release: Defra announce farm incomes in the United Kingdom rise by
42 per cent 19/09
28 January 2009
Joint Waste Authorities: Guidance published 18/09
Newly negotiated sheep EID rules come into force 17/09
27 January 2009
EU proposal to create level playing field for welfare at slaughter 16/09
27 January 2009
Consultation on UK application to the European Commission for an extension to meet air quality limits for particular matter (PM10) 13/09
26 January 2009
Welfare plans for meat chickens published 14/09
22 January 2009
Acting chair of Natural England appointed 12/09
Financial incentive waste pilots: expressions of interest 11/09
21 January 2009
£4.3 million bee health funding increase announced 10/09
14 January 2009
Nitrate pollution prevention regulations: appeals deadline extended 09/09
New Food and Environment Research Agency launched 08/09
13 January 2009
New green farming guide launched 07/09
8 January 2009
UK emissions of air pollutants - 2007 results 04/09 (PDF)
7 January 2009
Defra publishes annual report on local authority industrial pollution regulation 06/09
Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season 05/09
6 January 2009
Hilary Benn calls for clearer food labelling 03/09
Consultation on powers to regulate paint supply 02/09
2 January 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 01/09
For earlier material see: 2008 news releases