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News stories 2006

This page lists recent news stories. For full details from previous years, please use the following links:

• 14 July 2006
  Bradshaw demands global deep sea action
• 13 July 2006
  Pearson calls for united front on climate change
• 12 July 2006
  Defra invites tenders for avian influenza vaccine
• 11 July 2006
  Miliband outlines Defra's priorities
• 5 July 2006
  Submit your farming questions to David Miliband
• 4 July 2006
  Miliband outlines future of farming
• 28 June 2006
  Government targets low carbon economy
• 28 June 2006
  Defra urges green action on all counts
• 22 June 2006
  Miliband provides update on SPS
• 16 June 2006
  Government alerts public to climate change
• 12 June 2006
  Government targets carbon neutrality by 2012
• 5 June 2006
  Pearson extends climate links with Ireland
• 5 June 2006
  Ministers support World Environment Day
• 2 June 2006
  Water concerns under examination
• 1 June 2006
  New legislation offers wild birds extra protection
• 31 May 2006
  Public discusses future of wild boar
• 24 May 2006
  International community meet to tackle illegal fishing
• 12 May 2006
  David Miliband calls for contract for climate change
• 9 May 2006
  David Miliband makes statement on Single Payment Scheme payments
• 5 May 2006
  David Miliband appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• 4 May 2006
  Comments on Government’s strategy for waste required by 9 May
• 3 May 2006
  Exports of British beef resumed today
• 29 April 2006
  Test results positive for avian influenza in two more poultry farms in Norfolk
• 28 April 2006
  Confirmation of type of avian influenza in chickens: Dereham, Norfolk
• 27 April 2006
  Biomass action plan launched
• 26 April 2006
  Avian influenza test result on dead chickens
• 22 April 2006
  Easing of avian influenza restrictions
• 19 April 2006
  Margaret Beckett makes statement on Single Payment Scheme payments
• 11 April 2006
  Latest on avian influenza - Swan DNA result
• 10 April 2006
  Defra responds to concerns about humane killing to control avian influenza
• 8 April 2006
  Avian flu in Fife, Scotland: controls in place
• 6 April 2006
  H5N1 avian flu confirmed in dead wild bird in Scotland
• 5 April 2006
  Avian influenza tests on dead wild bird in Scotland
• 5 April 2006
  Air Quality Strategy review consultation published
• 5 April 2006
  Contingency planning exercise goes ahead
• 29 March 2006
  Whole Farm Approach goes live
• 29 March 2006
  Marine Bill consultation published
• 28 March 2006
  Defra launches new Climate Change Programme
• 22 March 2006
  Margaret Beckett welcomes Budget report
• 20 March 2006
  Defra publishes updated guidance for review of shoreline management plans
• 16 March 2006
  Statement on Rural Payments Agency
• 15 March 2006
  Animal Welfare Bill gets third reading in Parliament
• 14 March 2006
  New licensing for gangmasters will protect workers
• 14 March 2006
  Latest on Avian influenza
• 9 March 2006
  UK climate change demonstrable progress report published
• 8 March 2006
  Beef export ban lifted
• 8 March 2006
  UK works with Brazil to tackle climate change and sustainable development
• 2 March 2006
  England's butterflies face increasing risk
• 1 March 2006
  Defra gives water company wider powers to meter
• 27 February 2006
  Latest on Avian influenza
• 27 February 2006
  New measures to help farmers and rural communities
• 14 February 2006
  Have your say on Defra's new waste strategy
• 9 February 2006
  First Environmental Stewardship payments begin
• 7 February 2006
  Defra's Chief Vet makes statement on Avian Influenza (bird flu) and the new poultry register
• 2 February 2006
  Changes to rural funding schemes announced
• 1 February 2006
  Defra launches new climate change book
• 31 January 2006
  First new CAP payments will begin in February
• 31 January 2006
  Clarification of GB Poultry Register requirements
• 27 January 2006
  New marine fisheries newsletter launched
• 26 January 2006
  Defra seeks young climate change champions
• 26 January 2006
  Climate Challenge Fund opens for applications
• 23 January 2006
  Defra announces plans to control grey squirrels
• 19 January 2006
  Improved air quality is being maintained
• 18 January 2006
  Consultation on recycling targets ends on 20 January
• 17 January 2006
  Chief Executive of Natural England appointed
• 10 January 2006
  Animal Welfare Bill gets second reading
• 6 January 2006
  Time running out to register poultry
• 3 January 2006
  Last chance to have a say on wild boar