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April 10, 2025
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PESTICIDES NATIONAL ACTION PLAN LAUNCHED BY UK GOVERNMENT

PESTICIDES NATIONAL ACTION PLAN LAUNCHED BY UK GOVERNMENT

The UK will reduce the potential harm caused by pesticides to the environment by at least 10% by 2030, according to government plans set out recently.

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August 31, 2023
Environment
Farmers lose out to house builders on pollution

Farmers lose out to house builders on pollution

Farmers in England are set to lose access to a fledgling private nutrient offset market, potentially worth millions of pounds, after the government scrapped water pollution restrictions for new housing developments, according to Farmers Weekly.

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January 6, 2023
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Government pays more to farmers who protect the environment

Government pays more to farmers who protect the environment

Farmers will receive increased payments for protecting and enhancing nature and delivering sustainable food production under the Government’s Environmental Land Management schemes, Defra has announced.

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