Ahead of yesterday’s #UKRiverSummit , Minister for Water Robbie Moore MP MP spoke with Ruben Reuter of Channel 4 News about water resilience and protecting biodiversity in rivers.

#PlanForWater

The largest temperate #rainforest in England... 😮 🍃

We’re delighted to introduce Borrowdale in the #LakeDistrict as our newest #NationalNatureReserve in partnership with National Trust.

Read more about its unique habitats and species: gov.uk/government/new…

#NNRWeek

The Sustainable Farming Incentive is expanding again based on feedback from farmers. We're:

🚜 Bringing together the current SFI and Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier offers

🌳 Widening eligibility

⬆️ Quadrupling the number of SFI actions from 23 to 102

Find out more 👇

Congratulations to the APHA team for this fantastic achievement 🎉

This impressive exhibit raises awareness of the threat of Asian hornets to our pollinators and encourages people to report any sightings.

Learn more: defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/20/inv…

#RHSChelsea

We're sequencing the DNA from a large portion of our precious Fungarium specimens and making the outputs #openaccess for all, with a new grant from Defra UK! 🍄🧬

Why does it matter? Hear from project lead Ester Gaya 👇
kew.org/read-and-watch…

#RHSChelsea Flower Show represents the very best in garden design. 🌼 
 
It was a pleasure to meet the gardeners and designers creating gardens that make the UK a greener and more beautiful place to live. The RHS

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act is now law.

This bans exports of live animals for slaughter from GB and ends these unnecessary and stressful journeys. 🚫

Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

England’s newest #NationalNatureReserve is home to some of the oldest animal #fossils . 🐚

The Bradgate Park Trust and Swithland Wood in #Leicestershire features spectacular geology, ancient woodland and a rich variety of species.

gov.uk/government/new… #NNRWeek

Following the latest update from South West Water, the boil notice has been lifted for residents in the Alston area in Brixham - 85% of those affected.

The notice remains in place for those in Hillhead, upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear areas.

We are driving international efforts to protect #nature 🌳

From the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use to the Independent Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits, our efforts will channel billions of pounds into vital protection and conservation initiatives 👇

We kicked off a summer of agricultural shows at Devon County Show yesterday! 🚜

Mark Spencer met with farmers and food producers, discussing our major package of support for the UK’s farming and food sector that was announced earlier this week.

gov.uk/government/new…

Fly-tipping is unacceptable and costs our economy hundreds of millions of pounds each year.

That’s why our Fly-Tipping Grant Scheme funds projects across England aimed at preventing and reducing fly-tipping.

Swipe to see past projects 👉

This morning Mark Spencer met public health officials and MPs in Devon to discuss the water supply issues in Brixham.

Info from South West Water: southwestwater.co.uk/household/help…

Wider info: gov.uk/government/new…

People in Brixham should follow updates from South West Water on the issues affecting drinking water.

Bottled water collection points, advice on boiling water and support for vulnerable customers is available.

More info: gov.uk/government/new…

I am getting regular updates on the issue affecting drinking water in Brixham, Devon and have spoken to the CEO of South West Water.

People should continue to follow the precautionary measures. See the latest information here:

southwestwater.co.uk/household/help…

🦠Christine Middlemiss 🇺🇦 hosted the panel “Strengthening Animal Health Systems Globally to combat AMR” at today's #AMR conference hosted by UK Gov & The Royal Society.

👏Huge thanks to our animal health experts Dr Monique Eloit, Brooke 🐴🧡's Shereene Williams, @RUMA’s Chair Cat McLaughlin & Arshnee Moodley.

Heavy rainfall has had a devastating and long-term impact on farming.
As a result, we’re providing flexibility in our agri-environment schemes to give farmers more time to meet their requirements.

Read more: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/14/wet…

🇬🇧 The UK has announced £85 million to tackle antimicrobial resistance ahead of a global event hosted by @RoyalSociety today.

This follows the publication of a new action plan to confront #AMR last week.

See how we're supporting global action 🔻 gov.uk/government/new…

We are announcing a new grant for laying hen and pullet keepers in England 🐔

Keepers will be able to apply for funding for two types of projects that will help them improve the health, welfare, and productivity of their flocks.

Read more here ⬇️
defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/15/int…

🚜 Food security is crucial. That’s why we’re working to support domestic food production by growing an innovative and resilient sector.

🤝 It was a pleasure to jointly chair one of this morning’s sessions with you as we continue to work to back British Farming.