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Government Strengthens Sustainable Farming Incentive with Expanded Measures

The government has announced a significant update to its Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, broadening the range of actions...

Government Unveils £295 Million Funding Initiative to Facilitate Weekly Food Waste Collections

The government has unveiled a substantial funding package totaling up to £295 million to facilitate the implementation of weekly food...

Lloyds Banking Group Spearheads Nature Conservation Drive with £250,000 Investment Across Three Landmark Projects

In a pioneering move, Lloyds Banking Group has emerged as the inaugural founding corporate ally of the government's groundbreaking...

Defra Accelerates £180m Funding to Combat Sewage Crisis: A Swift Response to Environmental Concerns

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has taken significant strides in addressing sewage pollution in English...

Government Allocates £25m to Support 40 Natural Flood Management Initiatives

To bolster England's flood resilience, the government has earmarked a record £25 million in grant funding over the next three years to...

Rishi Sunak Set to Reveal 'Unprecedented' Agriculture Grant Program for Agritech and Food Production Efficiency

Rishi Sunak is poised to introduce an extensive set of agricultural policies, encompassing reductions in planning bureaucracy, a...

Green Finance Institute Unveils New Guide Aiming to Boost Farmers' Earnings through Eco-Friendly Practices

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) has recently introduced a groundbreaking 'Farming Toolkit' designed to aid UK farmers in exploring and...

UK Policymakers Face New Era as Environmental Principles Take Center Stage in Policy Implementation

In a groundbreaking development, Environmental principles have been officially incorporated into the policy-making process for UK...

Government ringfences £14m for sustainable farming innovation

£14m of government funding has been set aside to promote advances in sustainable agriculture. The Department for Environment, Food and...

Government to Lift Limit on Fines Charged by Environmental Regulators for Polluting

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has declared that new regulations are going to increase the maximum amount...