25 Apr 2018
In February Defra launched its consultation on the future of farming – Health and Harmony. The consultation closing date is May 8th. ‘Leaving the European Union and the Common Agricultural Policy will give us the chance for reform. We want to know your thoughts on the future of agricultural policy in England.’ The Efra committee […]
25 Apr 2018
Engineers and the Environment – natural allies in our fight for a more flood resilient nation Posted by: John, Posted on:10 April 2018 In January, the Prime Minister launched the Government’s new national 25 year environment plan – quite a moment for those of us who’ve worked our whole careers in the environmental field. While […]
14 Mar 2018
Details of the new ‘farming rules for water’ we will be introducing from 2 April 2018 for all farmers in England. This publication sets out the new ‘farming rules for water’ we will be introducing from 2 April 2018 for all farmers in England. We have published a simple overview factsheet, together with full details of […]
28 Feb 2018
Defra Leaving the European Union and the Common Agricultural Policy will give us the chance for reform. We want to know your thoughts on the future of agricultural policy in England. Click here to see the consultation document and supporting reports including one on ‘The Future of Farming and Environment – Evidence Compendium’ Once-in-a-generation opportunity […]
10 Jan 2018
Gove – Oxford Farming conference speech on reform of agricultural subsidy. It is a long read but there is a clear series of statements on, “Paying for what we value” later on in the speech. “The principal public good we will invest in is of course environmental enhancement. In thinking about how better to support […]
06 Dec 2017
Following the consultation it initiated in 2015, Defra has released its conclusions on farming rules for water. Click here for a press notice, policy paper and overview of the rules. Defra’s documents outline the new rules and say that in essence: the rules cover both management of fertilisers and manure and management of soils; in […]
26 Sep 2017
According to new analysis, natural water management schemes could be an important new source of profit for upland farms post-Brexit, and protect vulnerable communities from flooding. England’s struggling upland livestock farmers could earn over £15,000 profit a year by entering into private water management contracts with businesses and organisations in areas susceptible to flooding, according […]
19 Sep 2017
The Environmental Policy Forum has warned the EU Withdrawal Bill is “inadequate” to deliver Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s vision of a “green Brexit”. However, unencumbered by the views of experts, it is reported that Defra Secretary of State Michael Gove, in a recent visit to the West Country, will ensure that the “lion’s share” of […]
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