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There are 13 newly designated bathing sites across the country – but how does a body of water become designated in the first place?
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It’s not always as warm in the water as it is on land. Warm weather is expected this weekend. If you do choose to cool off near water, make sure you know what to do if you get into difficulties. #FloatToLive
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Arable farmer James Baird used to be sceptical about Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Then nature stepped in to protect his crops, and the results spoke for themselves. Today I visited James's 500-hectare farm in West Sussex to see how IPM, hedgerow management and habitat
- Defra UK repostedThere's no substitute for standing on British soil and talking to the people who farm it. Today I’ve met with @NFUtweets President Tom Bradshaw @ProagriLtd. I’m looking forward to working closely together on a productive, profitable and sustainable farming sector 🚜
00:00 - Our new Farming Minister @StephenMorganMP has visited the farm of NFU President Tom Bradshaw @ProagriLtd today, his first farm visit in his new role. Hearing directly from farmers about the challenges they face is a priority, and that work starts on the farm.
- Defra UK repostedGreat to speak at the @UKFDEA Festival today. British food and drink is world-renowned for quality. With new trade deals with India, the Gulf and the EU SPS Agreement on the horizon, we have a real opportunity to grow exports. Government and industry must do this in
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Thames Water customers have been repeatedly let down. I have written to Ofwat to outline my early views that the proposal is not good enough for the environment or consumers, will delay investment in infrastructure and environmental improvements and customers to foot the bill.
00:00 - Defra UK repostedIt's #DrowningPreventionWeek. Do you know how to stay safe in the water during this week's warm weather? If you find yourself in trouble, #FloatToLive. @RLSSUK @RNLI
- Defra UK repostedThe UK and China are working to protect nature and grow trade. In Beijing, I met Minister for Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu, championed British food and drink, and visited Milu Deer Park to see an iconic species back from the brink thanks to UK‑China collaboration.
- Defra UK repostedDelighted to be appointed Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs. Being asked by the Prime Minister to serve our country in this role is an immense privilege. Alongside the Environment Secretary and the @DefraGovUK team, my focus will be clear: driving a green
- Defra UK repostedI'm delighted to welcome @StephenMorganMP to the Defra team! Stephen will do a great job supporting our food, farming and fishing sectors. I want to thank @angelaeagle for the dedication and hard work she brought to the role and will take to her new role as Security Minister.
- At Milu Deer Park in Beijing, Environment Secretary @EmmaforWycombe saw what successful UK-China collaboration looks like. We’re continuing to work together to protect nature, tackle pollution and strengthen economic security. Five questions on why that is so important 👇
00:00 - Small farms, big impact. The first window of the new Sustainable Farming Incentive is scheduled to open 30 June, for small farms and farms without existing Environmental Land Management agreements first. Simpler, fairer, and backed by £240 million - gov.uk/government/new…
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