"It's all about the soil." Defra UK Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey is at Groundswell today meeting farmers

Healthy peatlands are vital carbon stores. 🌱 Yet only 1% of England’s lowland peat is in a near-natural state. We’re taking action to improve the condition of farmed lowland #peat whilst maintaining #FoodSecurity through new funding schemes. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

It was good to talk to Thérèse Coffey & Meg Trethewey yesterday Groundswell about the value of hedgerows for biodiversity & carbon, and the Hedgerow Carbon Code developed by The Allerton Project 🌳 #NetZero #FoodFarmingEnvironment

A healthy ocean is a key part of our #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan 🌊 Today, we’ve designated the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas in English Waters, including Allonby Bay. They now have the highest levels of protection available. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

I’m honoured to have played even just a small part in the #LensLight tractor relay. Let’s keep the conversation about mental health going. x.com/DefraGovUK/sta…

The Great Yorkshire Show is a display of some of the very best of British agriculture. Delighted to be here talking with the Yorkshire farming community.

Great to be at the Yorkshire Show earlier this week discussing the latest regulations for dairy farmers. 🥛👨‍🌾   We're establishing new rules for the dairy supply chain, prioritising fairness and transparency.   Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

I'm mad about mangroves. Bang for buck, they provide our best investment in nature based solutions on climate change, nature and improving prosperity for coastal communities.

An amazing achievement

His job is beach

This #InternationalCatDay the team Battersea paid a visit to the Chief Mouser UK Prime Minister To ensure the safety and protection of cats the law is changing, so cats over 20 weeks old in England will need to be microchipped. 📃 battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/cat…

You left absolutely nothing out there Lionesses. It wasn't to be, but you've already secured your legacy as game changers. We are all incredibly proud of you. 🦁🦁🦁

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey talking to the next generation of conservative environmentalists at Conservative Environment Network Academy. Underlines importance of leadership at local, national & international levels. Mention of Thatcher's inspirational climate speech & magical mangroves.

Calling all farmers 📣 Applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive will start from 18 September. You can register your interest from 30 August to make sure you get all the information you need. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

On Wednesday I joined Thérèse Coffey in welcoming some of our fantastic farmers to Downing Street to thank them for the work they do to feed the nation. Farmers know I’ll always have their back.

Delighted to be appointed Secretary of State Defra UK. I’ll be working to: 🚜 Back British farming and fishing. 🇬🇧 Champion rural communities. 🌳 Protect the environment. As an MP for a rural area I know how important these issues are to many people up and down our country.

🗣️ Rishi Sunak: The anger over the Sycamore Gap tree shows us why we must halt decline in nature telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/…

Ahead of #COP28, we’re giving a boost to nature with an ambitious package including: 🌳A search for a new National Park 🧒Connecting children with nature 🥕Supporting nature and food production 🦉Improving wild places Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

"It really puts farming and food production on the political agenda in a way which wouldn't be possible if they didn't have this strategic day" NFU President Tom Bradshaw (Tom Bradshaw) updates after attending the UK Farm to Fork Summit at No.10 this morning. #BackBritishFarming

Fir the many, not the yew