Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs 
Delivered on: 15 January 2024 Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of livestock that as we know can have a significant economic impact and a truly devastating effect on farming and rural communities when outbreaks occur, as we know from past history. Now I can assure the House The … Read more
Following several confirmed cases of Bluetongue virus BTV3 at premises across Norfolk and Suffolk, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a bluetongue restricted zone across the region to mitigate the risk of further cases of disease occurring. The total number of cases of Bluetongue virus BTV- 3 stands at five infected premises. The new … Read more
South West Water has lifted the boil notice for the Alston supply area of Brixham, covering 14,500 households. The boil notice remains for around 2,500 properties in Hillhead, upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear who are advised to continue to boil their drinking water before consuming it. The boil notice was initially put in place … Read more
Delivered on: 9 May 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Well, thanks very much. Good afternoon, and it’s great to organise this on home turf, as a Cambridgeshire MP. I’m very conscious we meet on a beautiful day. The sun is shining, the ice cream van has arrived outside. But I … Read more
The Farming Minister today (12th April 2024) has announced a new plan to better protect and preserve the River Wye for future generations, including up to £35 million in funding and the appointment of a new ‘River Champion’ and taskforce. The River Wye and its surrounding area is cherished by residents and visitors, however, the … Read more
Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund launched by the government today (Monday 22 April). The £1.6 million fund will be used by farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area. Projects could include multi-farm … Read more
Contents: Latest situation All bird flu cases and disease zones Bird flu guidance Bird gatherings Vaccines Latest GOV.UK news stories Risk levels and outbreak assessments Wild birds Wild mammals Bird flu webinars Defra policies and contingency plans Bird flu legislation Latest situation Take action to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading and be vigilant … Read more
Helping more people get access to our natural heritage and putting nature at the forefront of government efforts to tackle climate change are at the heart of a new package announced by the Environment Secretary today (29 November). The new package of measures includes launching a search for a new National Park, 34 new landscape … Read more
£25 million will be invested in projects that use nature to protect communities from flooding, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today (22 September). The ring-fenced funding, provided by the Government and the Environment Agency, will support natural flood management schemes across England that use techniques such as planting trees and creating wetlands to slow and … Read more
Thousands of hectares of peatlands – from the Great North Bog to the Norfolk Broads – are set to be restored with twelve new projects awarded funding today (26 August) to help tackle climate change and recover biodiversity. The Government is investing over £50 million in peat restoration, building on its pledge to restore approximately … Read more
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