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This page provides an index to some key material published on this site over the past 4 months. We include most press releases (for ease of reference) and also key publications like new consultations.
20 November 2009
19 November 2009
- Flooding in North West England
- Better protection for homes and communities from flooding and drought
- Management board business costs from the 1 June - 30 September 2009 have been published.
17 November 2009
- Grimsby Smoked Fish nets EU seal of approval
- Consultation on marine plan areas within the English Inshore and English Offshore Marine Regions
13 November 2009
- Consultation on a new National Parkand Broads Circular and Vision Statement. A news release has been published.
- Defra unveils new Sustainable Development Action Plan
12 November 2009
- Consultation on Net and Trap Licences and Authorisations
- England's seas get better protection after Marine and Coastal access Bill receives Royal assent. A news release has been published.
- South Downs becomes England’s ninth national park
- Online discussion on the agricultural industry
- Speech by Huw Irranca-Davies MP at the Association of Navigation Authorities (AINA) Conference on Volunteering
- Consultation on North West Sea Fisheries
11 November 2009
- Summary of the decisions made by the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone Appeals Panel has been published
- Discuss Resilience and Competitiveness of the UK Agricultural Industry - open for comment from 11 November until 23 December 2009
- Speech by Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP at the Environment Agency conference, 10 November 2009
- Speech by Jim Fitzpatrick MP at the Landex Conference in London, 10 November 2009
- Speech by Jim Fitzpatrick MP at the Egg and Poultry Industry Council Conference, 9th November 2009
9 November 2009
6 November 2009
- Speech by Hilary Benn at the Chatham House conference on Food Security 2009 - Use of Resouces
- Consultation on the transposition of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe
- Defra publishes third sector strategy one year on report
- Speech by Huw Irranca-Davies at the 2 day Inter-RAC (Regional Advisory Committees) Conference, Edinburgh on achieving sustainable fisheries
- Speech by Hilary Benn at the WRAP conference on Resource Efficiency
5 November 2009
- Groundbreaking farming agreement launched to protect countryside
- Continued improvements as England remembers to reduce, reuse and recycle
- Municipal Waste Management Statistics for England 2008/09
4 November 2009
3 November 2009
1 November 2009
30 October 2009
- Vacancies: Applications open for Executive Officer Selection Board
- Consultation on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
29 October 2009
- Defra welcomes encouraging signs for wild bird populations
- We need to rethink the three R’s – Benn launches new waste campaign
- Essex Waste Partnership £100 million boost to reduce landfill
- Statistical Release: Wild Bird Populations 2008: Sustainable Development Strategy and Public Service Agreement Indicators
27 October 2009
- Hilary Benn announces chair of wildlife review
- Minister calls for action to save threatened species - also Hilary Benn's Speech at the 10th Darwin Initiative Lecture - On the destination of species
26 October 2009
23 October 2009
- New Chairman and Trustees for the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew
- Unusual insect enters UK without a passport
22 October 2009
- Consultation on Update to the 2005 Detergents Regulations: Changes to Derogations Procedures and the Implementation of a Ban on Inorganic Phosphates in Domestic Laundry Cleaning Products
- Defra announces new market surveillance authority
21 October 2009
- Keep on fishing – That’s the message from UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies
- Hilary Benn urges England to get growing
20 October 2009
- Science Advisory Council gather at London Zoo
- UK fishing fleet a step closer to a sustainable future
- Positive bi-lateral between UK and Scottish executive minister
- Land girls meet the queen
- Speech by Hilary Benn at the Waste Summit: ‘Towards a world without waste’ on 13 October 2009 is published
19 October 2009
16 October 2009
15 October 2009
- Exchange rate for 2009 SPS payments
- Consultation on draft environmental permitting guidance – exempt waste operations
14 October 2009
13 October 2009
12 October 2009
11 October 2009
8 October 2009
- TB Eradication Group for England: Progress to date and recommendations to the Secretary of State.
7 October 2009
5 October 2009
1 October 2009
- New guidance for business to help measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Fly-tipping drops by 9.3%
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
- October edition of Farming Link has been published.
30 September 2009
28 September 2009
- Hilary Benn announces review of England's wildlife and ecological network
- Coastal path in Weymouth to be completed in time for 2012 Olympics
- Surface water drainage charges break for community groups
- Summary of responses to the consultation on a new independent body for animal health
25 September 2009
24 September 2009
- Windows: Evidence of a clear contribution to sustainable construction
- Plasterboard report examines sustainability
- Hilary Benn tackles litter in Trafford tidy up
- SOS - Saving Our Soils
- Nation of water wasters - new campaign to save 20 litres a day
23 September 2009
22 September 2009
21 September 2009
- Changes to the single payment scheme
- Summary of responses to the consultation on proposed changes to standards in cross compliance Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC)
- Consultation on a European Commission Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market
18 September 2009
- Shared Talent India showcased at London Fashion Week
- Launch of public consultation on the beef and pig carcase classification (England) regulations 2009 - a news release has also been issued
17 September 2009
- Consultation on Cave review recommendations
- Consultation on the UK implementation of the European FLEGT Regulation 2005
- Approval for GM vaccine trial
16 September 2009
- KOI Herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed
- Consultation on UK implementation of enforcement obligations on ban of exports of metallic mercury and certain metallic mercury compounds and mixtures, and the safe storage of metallic mercury
14 September 2009
11 September 2009
10 September 2009
- Sustainable future of clothing design: Environment Minister visits Nike in Belgium
- Stand up for tasty Cumbrian treats
8 September 2009
- Consultation on proposals to amend the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 for coastal land
- Consultation on the Draft Code of Practice on the Welfare of Privately Kept Non-Human Primates An Information Bulletin has been published
- River Water Quality indicator for sustainable development - 2008 results
7 September 2009
2 September 2009
- 2013 review of the Rural Payments Agency
- Consultation on the proposed Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (England) Regulations 2009. An Information Bulletin has been published
1 September 2009
- New members wanted for National Park Authorities, Broads Authority and Chilterns Conservation Board.
28 August 2009
- The 2008 Report of the Chief Veterinary Officer. An Information Bulletin has been published.
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis.
21 August 2009
20 August 2009
19 August 2009
18 August 2009
13 August 2009
- Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed
- Analysis of the potential effects of market trends and GM regulations on food and feed imports. A news release has been published.
12 August 2009
10 August 2009
- West of Scotland fishing vital to economy and food security
- Natural England chair ‘preferred candidate’ named
- Key policy launched on secure and sustainable food. A news release has been issued.
7 August 2009
6 August 2009
- Defra receives key report on the future of farm animal veterinary services
- Milk industry is made of the white stuff
- Municipal Waste Management Statistics Provisional Quarter 3 2008/09
- Consultation on the implementation of Electronic Identification (EID) for Sheep and individual recording for Sheep and Goats. A information bulletin has been published.
4 August 2009
- Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed
- Minister of state for food, farming and environment mucks in with the scouts
3 August 2009
- Hilary Benn, announces his decisions on the next steps for the water companies’ water resources management plans. A information bulletin has been published.
31 July 2009
- Management Board business costs April to June 2009 published
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
- Specialist training for police to tackle dangerous dogs
30 July 2009
- Appointment of Chief Drinking Water Inspector
- Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2009
29 July 2009
- Consultation on the inclusion of social criteria in the application of the UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy
- Consultation on the Implementation of the UK National Control Programme for Turkeys. An information bulletin has been issued.
24 July 2009
23 July 2009
- Consultation on the possible release of a biocontrol agent to control Japanese knotweed. An information bulletin has been issued.
21 July 2009
- Consultation on Hazardous Waste Strategy
- New members appointed to the Veterinary Products Committee and its sub-committees
- Consultation on proposals for Fairer and Better Environmental Enforcement. An information bulletin has been issued.
20 July 2009
17 July 2009
- Annual Review of Controls on Imports of Animal Products: April 2008 – March 2009
- Millions fewer carrier bags on England’s high streets
16 July 2009
- Consultation on the membership of the future South Downs National Park Authority
- Consultation on the transposition of the revised Waste Framework Directive in England and Wales
- Koi Herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed
- Review of the royal botanic gardens, Kew
- Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2008 final results
15 July 2009
- Developing an Implementation Plan for Anaerobic Digestion
- Consultation on Draft Noise Action Plans. An information bulletin has been issued.
- Dairy and rural broadband funding boost
14 July 2009
13 July 2009
10 July 2009
9 July 2009
8 July 2009
7 July 2009
- Statement on high court pesticides judicial review
- Advisory group for responsibility and cost sharing proposals established
6 July 2009
2 July 2009
- Chair designate of marine management organisation named
- Don't let your pet become a victim during the heatwave