tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-01T12:48:44+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dorset-farmers-to-pay-33500-over-slurry-handling 2026-05-01T12:48:44+01:00 Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling Farmers failed to properly store slurry in three separate cases, two of which led to pollution incidents. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/spring-awakens-at-wealden-heaths-national-nature-reserve 2026-03-20T15:15:03+00:00 Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve Part of the King's Series, establishing 25 new National Nature Reserves by 2028. Surrey's National Nature Reserve home to rare ground-nesting birds this spring tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-reshape-how-we-protect-and-manage-our-land 2026-03-18T15:04:03+00:00 New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dorset-farmer-fined-after-failing-to-comply-with-slurry-notice 2026-03-02T13:10:03+00:00 Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice There had been multiple pollution incidents involving the farm since 2012, but the defendant failed to increase slurry storage at the farm as required. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/devon-and-cornwall-farmers-need-to-cultivate-and-sow-winter-crops 2025-08-28T09:32:58+01:00 Devon and Cornwall farmers need to cultivate and sow winter crops With post-harvest fields vulnerable to heavy rainfall and run-off, farmers are urged to cultivate compacted soil and get winter crops established by 15 October. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-urges-farmers-to-start-preparations-for-winter-slurry-storage--2 2025-07-30T00:00:00+01:00 Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage Environment Agency stepping up support for farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-promotes-agricultural-cooperation-with-the-guatemalan-ministry-of-agriculture 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 UK promotes agricultural cooperation with the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture British Ambassador, Juliana Correa, held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food, María Fernanda Rivera, to strengthen collaboration in smart agriculture, biotechnology, and sustainable rural developm… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/150m-capital-grants-offer-returns-to-help-farmers-boost-profits 2025-07-03T12:30:03+01:00 £150m Capital Grants offer returns to help farmers boost profits The government is making a substantial investment in the future of farming, supporting cleaner rivers, healthier soils, and more resilient landscapes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farming-the-flood-shows-dartmoor-farmers-adapting-to-nature 2025-06-04T11:37:16+01:00 'Farming the Flood' shows Dartmoor farmers adapting to nature Farmers are turning flood challenges into environmental opportunities in this new documentary. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30m-boost-for-farmers-leading-the-way-in-nature-restoration 2025-05-28T10:01:06+01:00 £30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration Thousands of farmers will get a payment boost for restoring habitats and protecting landscapes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/meeting-of-major-landowners-to-boost-natures-recovery 2025-03-21T14:38:11+00:00 Meeting of major landowners to boost nature's recovery The ‘National Estate for Nature’ met to discuss land management plans to meet the country’s legal Environment Act targets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-funding-for-rural-communities-set-out 2025-03-04T15:39:17+00:00 Government funding for rural communities set out Rural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/environment-secretary-announces-land-use-framework 2025-01-31T11:39:19+00:00 Environment Secretary announces Land Use Framework Steve Reed sets out how the most sophisticated land use data ever published will support decision-making by local government, landowners, businesses and farmers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-national-conversation-on-land-use 2025-01-31T00:01:05+00:00 Government launches “national conversation” on land use The Government has launched a consultation on a new approach to Land Use empowering decision makers with the toolkit to protect the most productive agricultural land and boost food security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmer-fined-for-failing-to-finish-alternative-to-conviction 2024-11-21T16:46:00+00:00 Farmer fined for failing to finish alternative to conviction After pollution was discovered by an agency officer out walking his dog, the farmer paid charity but didn't deliver on promise to build extra slurry storage. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-appoint-commissioner-to-the-tenant-farming-sector 2024-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Government to appoint Commissioner to the Tenant Farming Sector The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, has committed to appoint England's first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cp-button-ltd-pay-charity-after-twice-polluting-the-river-allen 2024-11-05T14:40:27+00:00 C.P. Button Ltd pay charity after twice polluting the River Allen Thanks to our investigation, the money will go to the Westcountry Rivers Trust to improve migratory fish habitats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/devon-and-cornwall-farmers-urged-to-plan-for-heavier-rainfall 2024-10-17T12:41:14+01:00 Devon and Cornwall farmers urged to plan for heavier rainfall  Farmers are being urged not to take chances and gamble high-risk crops against a changing climate in Devon and Cornwall.   tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/natural-england-seeks-views-on-surrey-hills-national-landscape 2024-09-17T00:00:00+01:00 Natural England seeks views on Surrey Hills national landscape Natural England consults on plans to designate additional areas of the Surrey Hills national landscape, also known as an area of outstanding natural beauty tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmer-fined-for-obstructing-environment-agency-officer 2024-08-02T09:28:39+01:00 Farmer fined for obstructing Environment Agency officer Wiltshire farmer Neil Dyke drove off with water samples taken of suspected pollution from his farm.