The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund supports the purchase of equipment, technology, and infrastructure designed to improve agricultural, horticultural and forestry productivity in a sustainable way. Grants are offered towards the cost of specific items of equipment on a list. We promised to review the list of productivity and slurry items and we'd like your help.
Five new species set to be protected under Ivory Act extension
Find out more about the tree pest Oak Processionary Moth. This visual guide explains how to spot it, and the actions you can take.
There has been widespread coverage, including in The Daily Mail, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph, following the UK Farm to Fork Summit hosted by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street yesterday (16 May). The event was also ...
Defra and Environment Agency reaction following a national apology from Water UK, on behalf of water and sewage companies, for not acting quickly enough on sewage spills.
Today, we are looking at coverage following Ofwat's announcement that their funding capacity will be bolstered by £11 million in additional funding from HMT.
Our recent survey of 2,000 people, led by Forest Research and OnePoll, looks at people's experiences of the countryside and green spaces in England. It explores their understanding of pests and diseases and ways to limit the spread.
The annual Invasive Species Week is taking place between the 15th and 21st May 2023, led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat (NNSS) with many organisations taking the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues and work that is being ...
From our landmark plans to deliver a cleaner, greener country, to the billions of pounds made available to improve nature and support communities, businesses and food producers across the country - we've been busy delivering on our commitment to leave ...
Today, we are looking at coverage following the publication of the House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee report on Defra's IT infrastructure.
An update from the Environment Agency on flooding in Devon and Somerset.
Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems in the world, supporting up 25% of the ocean's marine life. However, warming temperatures and ocean acidification have led to a decline in coral reef richness in much of the tropics. In ...
You can now apply for a Water Management grant. In this post, I'll give a recap of the grant and the links you'll need to get started. I'll also include a video of the webinar we recently held.
Today, we are looking at coverage following our announcement that the government's target to reduce storm overflows will be enshrined in law.
We all know that to age a tree, you count the rings, but have you ever wondered how to age a fish? Or perhaps how long different species can survive for, given the right conditions? Well it's also a bit like ageing a tree, except you count specific rings on the fish's scale.
How can UK fisheries achieve Net Zero by 2050? With the Fifth Symposium on the Effects of Climate Change on the World's Oceans (ECCWO5) underway this week in Norway, Cefas Scientist, Georg Engelhard tells us about his new report looking ...
Today, we are looking at coverage of our announcement that mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds to stop the spread of bird flu will be lifted.
Warning: This blog contains images of mobulid ray gill plates. Some people may find this distressing. Sri Lankan waters are home to at least 105 different species of sharks and rays (known collectively as elasmobranchs). These animals provide a vital ...
Today, we are looking at coverage on post-Brexit fishing opportunities following a visit to Cornwall by Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer. We are also looking at coverage on recently allocated spurdog quota for the UK fishing industry.
In this film, we visit Ashdown Forest for a test and trial update. We hear from those who worked together to develop a draft Landscape Recovery agreement for the area.
The Environment Agency's Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Last month, members of the team gathered at Hockey's Farm in Hampshire situated on the edge of the New Forest. Together, we planted 1,500 small trees to establish a new native hedgerow across pastural farmland. In this post, I'll share more about the day and some of the ways through which we're supporting hedgerows in our schemes.
In a few weeks' time, you will be able to apply for a Water Management grant. To help you prepare, we've published guidance for the grant on GOV.UK. In this post, I'll give an overview of the grant and details of a webinar for you to find out more.
Today, we are looking at coverage following the latest statistics on UK butterflies.
Cefas scientists recently visited Belize as part of the UK government's Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). Jason Mewett (Senior Fish Health Inspector), Matthew Green (Histologist) and Mickael Teixeira Alves (Senior Risk Assessor) met with government and other organisations, at the ...
