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We’ve announced a £16 million boost for internal drainage boards.
This vital funding will ensure farmers and rural communities are protected from the devastating impacts of flooding.
gov.uk/government/news/16-mi…
ALT Image of sheep in front of a flooded field. Text reads "£16 million boost to protect farmers and rural communities from flooding"
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Investing in responsible forest management today ensures a thriving, resilient landscape for tomorrow.
Our NEW #TreesToTimber blog explores how the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) sets the benchmark for sustainable forestry & responsible timber harvesting.
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#Avianinfluenza (#birdflu) viruses can also infect wild mammals. If you find a dead wild carnivore or marine mammal report it: England - 03000 200 301 Wales - 03003 038 268 Scotland - your local Field Services Office. Further info: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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While this is the first time avian influenza virus has been detected in a sheep, it's not the first time influenza of avian origin has been detected in livestock in other countries. There is no evidence to suggest an increased risk to the nation’s livestock population.
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The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire.
Please see the Press Release for further information: gov.uk/government/news/influ….
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The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 26 March
ALT The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 26 March
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Claims are now open for customers with existing #CountrysideStewardship and #EnvironmentalStewardship revenue agreements.
Read our blog for more information about how to make a claim for CS and ES 👇
ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/20…
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The risk of #AvianInfluenza in wild birds is very high. Make your premises unattractive to wild birds. Use bird deterrents such as foils or streamers. Keep food, bedding & water in enclosed areas.
gov.uk/guidance/bird-flu-avi…
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#AvianInfluenza can spread by bird-to-bird contact & via body fluids & faeces, contaminated feed and water. Take action now to keep your birds away from wild birds. Read more: gov.uk/guidance/bird-flu-avi… @NFU_Poultry @BHWTOfficial
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Today is the first day of the hedgerows no cutting or trimming period.
This is in place from 1 March to 31 August (inclusive).
Read the guidance to find out more👇
gov.uk/guidance/hedgerow-man…
ALT Aerial view of a lush green field divided by a hedge line, with text overlay from the UK Government advising on hedgerow management rules, stating no cutting or trimming starts 1 March.
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Ensure staff or anyone tending your birds are familiar with the AIPZ checklists and strict biosecurity is maintained to stop #birdflu getting in! Don’t give biosecurity a break.
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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#OfficialVets: The ET171 Notifiable disease occurrence list for Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been updated to include the latest case of European Bat Lyssavirus. improve-ov.com/instructions/…
@BritishVets @theRCVS @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru
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If you are currently in a Protection Zone or Captive Bird (Monitoring) Control Zone outside of these areas, you must continue to house your birds.
Please check the press release for the additional areas gov.uk/government/news/avian…
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Reminder: Housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds from #AvianInfluenza are in place across additional areas in England. In these areas you must house your birds & follow stringent biosecurity measures.
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Today at #NFU25 @stevereedmp announced the government's reform package to boost profits for farmers.
Read the full speech 🔽
gov.uk/government/speeches/e…
ALT A person speaking at a podium with the NFU logo in the background at a conference.
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Following the temporary closure of the Capital Grants scheme in November 2024, we’re pleased to share that we’ve secured sufficient funding for Capital Grants for 2025/26.
Read the Defra farming blog for more information 👇
defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…
