News stories 2009
This page lists recent news stories. See also 2008 news stories...
- 17 March
Stepping up the fight against litter - 16 March
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of National Parks - 11 March
Defra wins derogation from EU Nitrate Directive - 10 March
Defra livestock market roadshow meets farmers on their own turf
- 9 March
Plan to halt declining bee numbers - 5 March
H6N1 low pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia - 4 March
Set-aside consultation published - 3 March
£25 million funding to fight woodland disease - 27 February
Avian influenza H6N1 confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia - 26 February
Cutting back on carrier bags
Routine veterinary investigation at poultry premises in East Anglia - 25 February
Hilary Benn's Antarctica diary: 22 February
Tackling wildlife crime - 24 February
Hilary Benn's Kenya diary: 20 - 21February - 21 February
Hilary Benn's Kenya diary: 19 February - 19 February
Sustainable Clothing Action Plan launched at London Fashion Week - 19 February
New wildlife projects to help world’s poorest communities
Hilary Benn's Kenya diary: 17 February and 18 February - 18 February
Anaerobic digestion: new energy initiative
Pig Task Force announced - 16 February
Farmers asked to lead the way to protect environment - 13 February
Help the environment and save money: advice for small businesses
Minister for Wildlife responds to report on biodiversity - 12 February
Tyneside to be home to new Marine Management Organisation - 10 February
Minister celebrates Eco-Schools' success - 5 February
Rural businesses vital to economy - 3 February
Government responds to Anderson review of the 2007 Foot and Mouth outbreak - 27 January
Consultation on UK application for an extension to meet EU air quality limits
EU proposal to protect animals at the time of slaughter - 26 January
Welfare plans for meat chickens published - 21 January
£4.3 million bee health funding increase announced - 13 January 2009
New green farming guide launched - 6 January 2009
Hilary Benn calls for clearer food labelling
Page last modified: 11 March 2009
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