Great to chat to our brilliant team of Conservatives Fenland councillors today following a meeting with party members last night to prepare for #GE2024 .

Proud to be the Conservatives candidate for North East Cambridgeshire and looking forward to hitting the campaign trail.

Great to meet Mike Edwards, Director of @albenvironment and Angus Wells, Woodland & Technical Manager recently.🌳
 
I saw how the Agroforestry scheme at Barton Bendish is helping conventional farming to continue in the face of climate change, while maintaining food production.

The expanded SFI offer has something for every type of farmer, including actions for precision farming, agroforestry and flood resilience.
 
If you’re considering applying, you can register your interest here: defragroup.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cS…

The plight of #HoadsWood has rightly brought wide condemnation.

That's why I've instructed Environment Agency to clear the illegally deposited waste.

The EA team is ready to start work at the earliest opportunity while they continue to bring those to blame to justice.

📶 From helping framers adopt the latest agri-tech to supporting rural businesses to grow, good digital connectivity is key for the rural economy.

🗣️ Great to join a discussion Onward on this, including setting out how the £5 billion Project Gigabit is working in rural areas.

The Sustainable Farming Incentive is expanding 🚜
 
The new actions will help farmers to reduce input costs, boost yields, and make their business more resilient to adapt to the changing climate and challenging weather conditions.

✂️ We’re cutting red tape to give farmers the freedom to turn old agricultural buildings into farm shops and homes without planning permission.

I’m delighted to have worked with Michael Gove to deliver change that many farmers have been asking for. 🚜 gov.uk/government/new…

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

#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

It’s an honour to have The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 🌷 🌺 here for the week!

And to welcome Defra UK Secretary Steve Barclay to Chelsea.

The horticulture and landscape sectors add £28bn to the UK economy - and the Chelsea Flower Show is now globally #5 must visit event!

We are proud to have some of the highest  #AnimalWelfare standards in the world.
 
Capitalising on a post-Brexit freedom, we are strengthening these standards even further.

I have chaired a further meeting this morning with the CEO of South West Water, UKHSA, local health leaders and local MPs Anthony Mangnall MP Kevin Foster regarding the ongoing situation in Brixham, Devon.

More information here: 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…