Coverage of plans to designate 27 new swimming sites
Today we are looking at media coverage of this week's bathing water consultation launch.
Updated: Tue Feb 27 2024
Farming Podcast: making SFI work on our upland beef and sheep farm
In this episode of the Defra Farming podcast, regional engagement lead Michael Sturla talks to Robin and Christopher Milton. The father and son team farm beef and sheep on the Exmoor uplands and have a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement. They describe their experience applying for an agreement, the actions they're undertaking and the benefits.
Updated: Tue Feb 27 2024
Waste criminals - we've got you in our sights
By Joanna Larmour, deputy director of the Environment Agency's National Enforcement Service Waste crime has been going on for too long - and the Environment Agency is taking action. That's why we're committing more resources than ever to find, identify ...
Updated: Tue Feb 27 2024
XL Bully registrations
We look at the latest number of XL Bullies registered with an exemption scheme in England and Wales.
Updated: Tue Feb 27 2024
Media coverage on reforms to waste electricals regulations
Media coverage on reforms to waste electricals regulations There has been coverage over the weekend (Sunday 25 February) on our consultation on reforming the producer responsibility system for electrical waste. On 28 December 2023, the UK Government, along with ...
Updated: Mon Feb 26 2024
The first phase of the Forestry Commission's new approach to consultation is live
Back in September 2023 we announced our new approach to how we consult or seek advice and information on forestry proposals. This published statement set out how the Forestry Commission, on behalf of the Forestry Commissioners, will undertake consultation when ...
Updated: Mon Feb 26 2024
Watch: Velcourt 2024
In this post, we share 3 videos from Velcourt 2024 featuring Farming and Countryside Programme Director Janet Hughes. The videos include an update on the agricultural transition, the latest on the farming offer in England and questions from the attendees.
Updated: Mon Feb 26 2024
Mayflower Pontoons provide new base for charter and recreational anglers in Plymouth
Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (CHC) has officially opened of the Mayflower Pontoons, an extension to the Barbican Landing Stage (BLS) facilities in Plymouth. Supported by a £150,000 grant awarded through MMO's Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, this project improves the port infrastructure ...
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
Watch: webinar for tenant farmers
On Thursday 8 February, we hosted a webinar for tenant farmers. In the session, we gave an overview of the actions and payments available through our environmental land management schemes in 2024. This post includes the recording of the webinar.
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
Supporting farmers in sustainable food production while enhancing the natural environment
By Geoff Sansome, Head of Agriculture for Natural England Returning home from this week's NFU Conference I am reflecting on how it always represents a significant moment for farming in England and Wales. Even more significant this year for two ...
Updated: Thu Feb 22 2024
Coverage of the Government's announcements at the NFU conference to support British farmers
There has been widespread coverage of the Prime Minister and Environment Secretary's announcement on a range of new measures to ensure all farmers and producers are treated fairly Government underlines commitment to British farmers.
Updated: Wed Feb 21 2024
Webinar follow up: the offer for tenant farmers
On Thursday 8 February, we held a webinar for tenant farmers. This post includes a recording of the session and a summary of the themes discussed: from monitoring the impact of SFI on the tenanted sector to the combined offer.
Updated: Wed Feb 21 2024
Working with DVSA to put the brakes on waste criminals
In his role as a Waste Crime Engagement Specialist, it's Stuart Hoyle's job to identify and forge working relationships with other organisations that can help us shut down waste criminals for good. Working with partners brings additional powers and resources ...
Updated: Wed Feb 21 2024
"The Last Custodians" a short movie by FaSS recipients Lyme Bay Fisherman's CIC
MMO is delighted to share the latest news story from Lyme Bay Fisherman's CIC, who just unveiled an insightful short film on the untold stories of inshore fishing. At the beginning of 2023 a group of 50 small scale inshore fisherman ...
Updated: Tue Feb 20 2024
Expert insights: top tips for Biodiversity Net Gain stewardship
Welcome to our second Natural England instructional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) guest blog. We are pleased to have distinguished experts share their 3 top tips on Biodiversity Net Gain stewardship. They are: Claire Wansbury, FCIEEM FLS, Technical Director at AtkinsRéalis ...
Updated: Tue Feb 20 2024
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024: guidance now available
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024 includes 3 grants to help you buy items to improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare. Today, we published the grant guidance on GOV.UK. In this post, I'll give an overview, include links and share details of an upcoming webinar on 12 March for you to learn more.
Updated: Tue Feb 20 2024
Biodiversity net gain - what can we expect for trees and woodlands?
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain advisor at the Forestry Commission, talks about the introduction of this ambitious new government policy and some of the benefits it can bring for England's trees and woodlands.
Updated: Mon Feb 19 2024
Porlock Vale Streams Riverlands Project offers nature-based solutions to climate change
The National Trust, in partnership with the Environment Agency, are continuing work on the Porlock Vale Streams Riverlands (PVSR) Project on Holnicote Estate, West Somerset, and recently completed the River Aller Floodplain Reconnection scheme. The project started in 2018 under ...
Updated: Thu Feb 15 2024
A test and trials spotlight: Weald to Waves
Farmers and land managers participating in Weald to Waves share their experiences of taking part in tests and trials. The test is part of a wider project, led by Knepp Estate, which aims to build a wildlife corridor stretching from Ashdown Forest to the Sussex coast. Along the way, they share with us how they brought together farmers on the route to develop group agreements, management plans and funding mechanisms for the corridor.
Updated: Wed Feb 14 2024
How we're using the power of the courts to clamp down on illegal felling
Jonathan Tizzard, an Enforcement Investigator for the Forestry Commission, talks about the first ever Restocking Order after conviction as a Magistrates Court orders a landowner to replant a site of illegal felling.
Updated: Wed Feb 14 2024
The pathway to seabird recovery in England
Dr Alex Banks - Principal Specialist, Ornithology & Nick Williams - Principal Adviser, Marine Strategy England is a special place for seabirds. Our cliffs, beaches, marshes and offshore islands provide nest sites for around 20 species, including charismatic and iconic ...
Updated: Wed Feb 14 2024
Spotlight on updates and additions to livestock and grassland offer
Over the past few weeks, we've summarised the updates to our environmental land management offer by farm type. These posts follow last month's Agricultural Transition Plan update. In this post, we'll focus on the updated offer for livestock and grassland farmers.
Updated: Tue Feb 13 2024
Ask an Apprentice 2024: Your Professional Forester Apprenticeship questions answered
During National Apprenticeship Week 2024, our panel of experts led a live Twitter/X chat to answer your questions about the Professional Forester Apprenticeship...
Updated: Mon Feb 12 2024
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the Environment Agency's Citizen Science Projects
Yesterday (Sunday 11 February) marked the ninth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science - a UN designated celebration of the massive contribution women make to the fields of science and technology. Today, we look at a hugely important ...
Updated: Mon Feb 12 2024
Coverage of Government action on bonuses for water company bosses
Today we are looking at coverage of this morning's announcement that water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches.
Updated: Mon Feb 12 2024