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Uk funds joint forest programme with India

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More responsiblity and less regulation on waste
Could voluntary agreements boost recycling?
Fifteen new areas to give protection to UK seas
Transfering private sewers
Future Water Policy to be discussed
Fish with chips to help Defra predict future stocks
Food and Drink Sector on Target for 20% Water Savings
Minister welcomes Report
Ministerial speech
Tackling water pollution
Major flooding exercise
Defra commits £100 million international forestry funding up to 2015
New support for TB-hit farmers
Government backs livestock industry sustainability efforts
New funding for local flood rescue teams
Cornish floods – Caroline Spelman statement
New research shows reporting greenhouse gas emissions benefits business
Poverty amongst farmers grows
Anaerobic Digestion framework document published
Single payments to be made from today
Government launches £4.2m urban tree-planting plan
A new action plan for green Government
Spelman welcomes Biodiversity body
Independent group publishes report
Defra and partners come together to announce a new anti-littering
Spelman urges EU farm subsidies rethink
A landmark for conservation
Brazil floods: More than 500 dead
'Agricultural revolution’ needed to fight food shortages
New direction for England’s public forest estate
Defra helps companies build confidence in green claims
Work begins on new flood defence schemes
Manufacturers work to reduce standby power
Forest consultation scrapped as Spelman says sorry
435,000GBP project will reduce risk of flooding
Embedding sustainability at the heart of Government
New permanent secretary for department for environment, food and rural affairs
Government boosts hill farm and upland communities support
New climate change advice to help businesses boost growth
New era for waterways
Farming industry must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Plans to help households with water bills
People want to buy healthy, local food, survey shows
Government gives £25m boost to Global Wildlife Initiative
Campaign to shine a light on new energy labelling
New funding for local flood rescue teams
Common weed has hidden superpowers
Infrastructure must adapt to protect economic growth from the threat of climate change
Global science network to protect against animal diseases
Tough new licensing regime for wild animals in circuses
Minister updates Parliament on Single Payment Scheme progress
Natural flood protection project in Yorkshire given £235,000 boost
Water companies must plan for a drier climate
More flood and coastal defence schemes to go ahead under new funding system
Kids encouraged to veg out in school
DEFRA must significantly improve its fisheries quota management system
New plans promise flourishing future for the natural environment
White paper on natural environment 'too vague' say FOE
Consultation on air quality plans to meet nitrogen dioxide limits launched
Drought declared in the Anglian region
The impact of the E. coli outbreak on UK food producers
Bluetongue restrictions lifted
Plans for a zero waste economy launched
Government waste review recycles old ideas and dumps ambition
Wrap unwraps plans to save UK economy £2billion
Let them eat hake, Government takes lead in buying sustainable fish
Dragon's Den style call for creative recycling bids
New waste deal will cut business costs and improve services
Game Set and Match to Strawberry Scientists
Review of Ofwat published
Minister welcomes Fishing reforms
Next steps to tackle bovine TB in England
Environment Secretary meets insurers to discuss flood insurance
Mayor must lead further action to reduce serious flood risk in London
Defra must challenge costs say NAO
Reform of town and village greens registration system
Radical planning shake-up threatens green fields
We must stop trade of Rhino Horn says Minister
New strategy to save and protect England's wildlife
Launch of consultation on abolition of Inland Waterways Advisory Council
Nature vital to our health, wealth and happiness
Environment regulations under the red tape spotlight
Dairy industry skills given funding boost
Young people wanted to join Shropshire’s food industry
Government confirms commitment to create new charity to protect Britain’s waterways
New power to local people over national parks
Expiry date for confusing date labels
Committee calls time on Defra red tape
UK welcomes Indonesia’s lead in protecting forests
UK wins food fight
No more suprise bills on water
More green space for our towns and cities
Lords discusses planning policy support and sustainable communities
EU CAP reform proposals should go further
Defra’s boost for childcare in rural Chatteris
Spelman launches fightback against tree disease
Business deal to boost recycling brokered
More choice and lower water bills for businesses
Flood risk areas prepared for emergencies says independent report
New service for householders to stop unwanted advertising mail
Local areas are keen to form Local Nature Partnerships
Fishermen to join forces to keep their communities afloat
Taking stock as CFE turns two
Pick of the crop could earn fewer farm inspections
Trials show fishermen can drastically reduce discards
Water standards rise at UK Beaches
Protecting Marine Conservation
Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Secretary welcome initiative on Sustainable Development Goals
Legal changes to safeguard flexible household recycling services
Examination into how well the Habitats and Birds Directives are being implemented in England
Tackling a summer drought begins now
Fishermen trial technology to protect marine habitats
Figures reveal farming’s value to economy
Defra pledges over £1million extra funding for local authorities to tackle air pollution
UK pledges £10million to reduce deforestation in Brazil
Benyon meets EU Commissioner before fisheries negotiations
Water reform needed to tackle threat of future droughts
Energy firms’ climate change plans will keep Britain’s lights on
Views sought on CAP reform
Catherine Doran appointed as non-executive director
Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill
UK secures victory in EU fisheries negotiations
New advice service to give farmers a helping hand
Call for end to Christmas recycling lottery
£500,000 fund to support business food waste collections in England
RPA sets “best ever” payments record
Rural and farming networks to provide hotline to the heart of government
Raymond calls for rethink on allowances
New Veterinary Products Committee appointments
Yorkshire and Humber reap rewards of London 2012
Update on Single Payment Scheme
Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry
Malaby Biogas is first to benefit from WRAP AD Loan Fund
Bin fines set for the scrap heap
Pilot areas confirmed
Defra launches new Ecosystems Knowledge Network
Defra launches consultation to tackle unpaid water bills
Climate Change Risk Assessment shows the UK needs to adapt
Over £1 billion investment secures future of new waterways charity
Cost of flooding is rising
£28 million to enable communities to spring-clean England’s rivers
Yorkshire businesses shaping rural policy in first rural roadshow
UK Schmallenberg cases on 29 farms
Scrap merchants fuelling metal theft to be barred
25,000 more homes to be better protected from flooding
UK will point the way to greener growth at Rio+20
UK could see worst drought since 1976
Drought summit needs less talk and more action say WWF
Save water now to limit the effects of drought says Spelman
Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board
Twelve new havens for wildlife announced
£60 million grants to boost rural businesses
Circuses to be banned from using performing wild animals
£8.5 million to protect the world’s most threatened wildlife and poorest communities
Days are numbered for criminals illegally trading rhino horn
£20 million to provide rural businesses with work-based training
Golden business opportunity hidden in consumer goods
Wildlife drought threat
Government announces action to improve implementation of the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives
Three new Rural and Farming Networks have hotline to government
Successful trial dramatically reduces ‘discards’
Clampdown on dangerous dogs
New Chief Scientist appointed
Minister calls for radical changes to Common Fisheries Policy
Strengthened cattle controls to help eradicate bovine TB
Defra pledges £2 million to support the air quality grant programme
Defra consultation muddies the water
Defra announces five members of the Natural Capital Committee
UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China
Better protection for workers from criminal gangmasters
Publication of biodiversity indicators
Hefty bin fines cut
UK secures major step forward in EU fish negotiations
Councils respond to HMIC report on anti-social behaviour
Water White Paper lacks ambition and urgency
Perfect pints to preserve the planet
Feeding the nation and enriching the environment
MPs Challenge "Greenest Government Ever"
Farmers for the future
Restaurants should tell diners where their food is from
Board continues fight on movement rules
Agriculture ministers discuss dairy industry situation
Dairy code of practice is finally agreed by farmers and processors
New plans to assess UK progress towards sustainable future
£3.5m for new jobs and businesses announced on Cumbria Rural Roadshow
Farmers challenge Defra movement proposals
New ‘contract’ to give rural communities power
Wiltshire military wives to get £1.9 million boost for jobs
Cumbrian businesses shaping policy
Getting rid of outdated labour restrictions will mean more jobs
Defra consults on plans to abolish the AWB
Major step to protect the world's wildlife
UK secures major step towards reform of the Common Fisheries Policy
Sky Lanterns cause bonfire night nuisance
Ash disease found in Essex and Kent
Clearer food and drink labelling for consumers
Survey reveals ash disease in six further counties
Action on Ash Tree Disease Chalara
New market opens up for British beef exporters
Recycling sector growth takes family business from Rags to Riches
Food waste helps fuel economic growth
Dairy farmers to speak with louder voice
Isle of Wight businesses leading innovation in rural economy
Tougher welfare controls for live animal exports
Boost for bee health
Rural business training for 90,000 entrepreneurs launched
Grant boost targets productivity challenge
All dogs in England to get free microchips
New laws to stop illegally harvested timber
Calls for crackdown after bird of prey poisoning maps are published
Owen Paterson statement following meeting on horse meat
Historic day as Fisheries Ministers agree a date for discards ban
Environment Secretary welcomes the Ecosystems Markets Task Force report
Air pollution advice to the public
A blackberry is a phone not a fruit, according to majority of young people
£5 million to support innovative flood defence schemes
Major hunt is on for Chalara-resistant ash trees
Surveillance cameras used to help combat bovine TB
£8.7 million to fund key environmental projects around the world
Update: Processed beef products and horse meat
Farm business summit aims to help farmers
Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

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