Kye Jerrom, Senior Advisor for Fisheries Enforcement and Engagement, looks back on a year of Environment Agency fisheries enforcement and shares why the coarse fishing close season is vital in protecting fish stocks.
The High Seas are areas of the ocean beyond any country's territorial control and make up almost two thirds of the world's oceans. These areas are at a greater risk of exploitation as countries are able to move, fish and ...
Today, we are looking at coverage of Operator Self Monitoring in The i.
Chloe Hayes, Environment Monitoring Officer in the Environment Agency's East Midlands area, explains how teams are working together to improve water quality in the River Ryton in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
Cefas is marking International Women's Day by inviting our female colleagues that we work with overseas on some of our international projects, to share their science and how we work together. We aim to celebrate the amazing work that is ...
This week we're putting the spotlight on some of the interesting species found within our coastal waters and marine protected areas (MPAs). In particular, we'd like to share more information about sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities, including what they are ...
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
There was national and regional coverage following our announcement of new projects under the Blue Planet Fund to boost marine conservation efforts worldwide, fight climate change, and support vulnerable coastal communities. The Independent reported the UK has pledged nearly ...
Scientists love a bit of data, but it's not just dry numbers and graphs. To celebrate International Open Data Day on March 5th, Cefas scientists, Michelle Devlin, Chris Read, Naomi Greenwood and Paul Nelson tell us about their work under ...
Cheshire Constabulary's Sgt Rob Simpson explains the joint efforts of the police and the Environment Agency to tackle waste crime.
Applications have opened for joining our Forestry Apprenticeship this September. Programme Manager Gareth offers advice for anyone considering applying and looks at how the current apprentices are getting on.
It's World Seagrass Day and we're eager to highlight the conservation work that's underway to protect this vitally important habitat at Studland Bay in Dorset. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 1 March as World Seagrass Day. Their resolution ...
We went to the Isle of Wight to meet SFI agreement holder Caroline Knox. In this film, Caroline explains how the Sustainable Farming Incentive works hand in hand with commercial maize and rye production on her farm.
In this episode, Lisa Warne talks to John Renner and his son, Charlie. John farms on the border of the Northumberland National Park between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick. Charlie is a farm business consultant and continues to help out on the farm. Lisa gives an update on the growth and rollout of our environmental land management schemes. John and Charlie talk about how the new farming payments fit in with the management of their farm. They had plenty of questions for Lisa about the new grants and actions.
Explore how trees can help you diversify your business and save you money.
Today, we are looking at recent coverage of PFAS chemicals in The Guardian.
Coverage of Sir James Bevan's final speech on water as the outgoing Chief Executive of the Environment Agency.
Government response to recent reporting on fruit and vegetable supply.
Both Defra Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey and Farming Minister Mark Spencer have addressed the National Farmers Union's conference this week, during which they made a number of announcements to support farmers with sustainable food production. On Tuesday 21 February, ...
Now that the Annual Health and Welfare Review is open, I'd like to share more about the next step on the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: Animal Health and Welfare grants.
New Forest Pannage Ham has been registered as a protected food under the UKGI scheme.
There has been coverage today in the Times - part of its Clean It Up campaign - regarding guidance for farmers to reduce and prevent agricultural pollution into waterways. The piece states that ministers have been accused of giving farmers ...
The Times has launched its Clean It Up campaign which calls for more action to tackle water pollution. We welcome the awareness it will raise of this critically important issue and scrutiny on the work being taken to tackle it.
As part of The Times Clean It Up campaign there are claims that water companies could "escape higher fines" for spilling sewage into rivers and seas. This is not the case. We have been clear that all options - including ...
Ips typographus is a serious pest of spruce trees. This guidance sets our movement restrictions on spruce trees originating within the Demarcated Area
