Defra news releases 2009
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March 2009
30 March 2009
Plans for independent animal health body 71/09
27 March 2009
Information bulletin: Consultation on seed certification rates 2009/10 70/09
Plans to give animal owners legal peace of mind 69/09
£319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste 68/09
25 March 2009
Benn calls for tougher laws to tackle illegal logging 67/09
Defra announces body to help businesses and communities go green 66/09
24 March 2009
Draft noise action plan templates and airport operator guidance published 65/09
23 March 2009
Third sector taskforce on climate change and environment launched 64/09
Membership changes to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides 63/09
20 March 2009
Re-appointments to the board of the consumer council for water 62/09
19 March 2009
New focus for pig meat supply chain 61/09
Benn announces deployment of injectable badger TB vaccine 60/09
17 March 2009
Statutory Agriculture and Horticulture Levy Rates for 2009/10 59/09
Battle to improve our dirty streets must continue 58/09
16 March 2009
Hilary Benn delivers treasure chest to Cambridge School and officially opens Dragonfly House 57/09
13 March 2009
EU votes in energy efficiency for electric motors 56/09
National park authorities and broads authority appointments 55/09
10 March 2009
New head of news appointed at Defra 54/09
Livestock market roadshow to give farmers face time with Defra 53/09
9 March 2009
Jane Kennedy launches plan to halt declining bee numbers 52/09
5 March 2009
Hilary Benn pays tribute to Sir Martin Doughty 51/09
H6N1 low pathogenic Avian Influenza now confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia 50/09
4 March 2009
Surface water management plans guidance published 49/09
Defra seeks views on re-establishing environmental benefits of set-aside 48/09
3 March 2009
INSPIRE Directive consultation launched 47/09
Defra publishes report on Environmental Action Fund 46/09
Commission for Rural Communities appointments 45/09
£25m to protect precious woodland and landscapes from disease 44/09
2 March 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic
Bovine Leukosis 43/09
February 2009
27 February 2009
Avian influenza H6N1 confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia 42/09
26 February 2009
Routine veterinary investigation at poultry premises in East Anglia 41/09
25 February 2009
Government sets out wildlife crime priorities 40/09
20 February 2009
Sustainable Clothing Action Plan launched at London Fashion Week 39/09
19 February 2009
Improving air quality: Revised guidance for local authorities 38/09
New wildlife projects to help world’s poorest communities 37/09
18 February 2009
Defra updates Green Claims Code to help industry and protect consumers 36/09
17 February 2009
Anaerobic digestion: new Task Group to deliver shared goals 35/09
Government announces new Pig Task Force 34/09
Consultation on amendments to the Environmental Noise Regulations 33/09
16 February 2009
Greener Living Fund - First shortlist announced 32/09
Farmers asked to lead the way to protect environment 31/09
13 February 2009
UK emissions of air pollutants - 2007 additional results 30/09
12 February 2009
Tyneside to be home to new Marine Management Organisation 29/09
Municipal waste management statistics - Provisional Quarter 1 - 2008/09
11 February 2009
Real help now: Saving money - It's your business 27/09
9 February 2009
Minister celebrates Eco-Schools success 26/09
Minister praises boost for Devon fishing and economy 25/09
5 February 2009
Approval for GM vaccine trial 24/09
Rural businesses vital to economy - Benn 23/09
3 February 2009
Government response to Anderson Review of 2007 Foot and Mouth Outbreak 22/09
2 February 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic
Bovine Leukosis 21/09
Sustainable development commission becomes executive non-departmental public body 20/09
January 2009
29 January 2009
Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2008 provisional results 15/09
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Statistical release: Defra announce farm incomes in the United Kingdom rise by
42 per cent 19/09
28 January 2009
Joint Waste Authorities: Guidance published 18/09
Newly negotiated sheep EID rules come into force 17/09
27 January 2009
EU proposal to create level playing field for welfare at slaughter 16/09
27 January 2009
Consultation on UK application to the European Commission for an extension to meet air quality limits for particular matter (PM10) 13/09
26 January 2009
Welfare plans for meat chickens published 14/09
22 January 2009
Acting chair of Natural England appointed 12/09
Financial incentive waste pilots: expressions of interest 11/09
21 January 2009
£4.3 million bee health funding increase announced 10/09
14 January 2009
Nitrate pollution prevention regulations: appeals deadline extended 09/09
New Food and Environment Research Agency launched 08/09
13 January 2009
New green farming guide launched 07/09
8 January 2009
UK emissions of air pollutants - 2007 results 04/09 (PDF)
7 January 2009
Defra publishes annual report on local authority industrial pollution regulation 06/09
Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season 05/09
6 January 2009
Hilary Benn calls for clearer food labelling 03/09
Consultation on powers to regulate paint supply 02/09
2 January 2009
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 01/09
For earlier material see: 2008 news releases