Defra

Uncertainty over policy and funding support for farmers in England and Wales scuppering organic farmland growth, warns Soil Association

Following NFU challenge, government admits shock closure of subsidy scheme contained errors as it re-opens application process for some farms

Hundreds of proposed job cuts and budget squeezes at Defra and Natural England risk severely harming nature recovery efforts, argues Biodiversify's Dr Michael Burgass

UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd to manage flagship scheme to incentivise recycling of single-use plastic and metal drinks containers

NAO warns insufficient investment and repeated delays mean sector will struggle to deliver 30 new water infrastructure projects

Grant schemes aims to support range of innovative agriculture projects to reduce on-farm emissions and boost food security

Heads of 32 UK conservation groups write to government calling for major changes to flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill in order to avoid weakening nature protections

Government launches consultation over proposals to streamline permitting requirements for activities related to waste, water and flood risk

Open letter from farmers and politicians also calls for SFI budget to be reopened and expanded in order to provide certainty and support for nature-friendly farming