Guidance: Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)

Find out when and how to apply for CSHT funding from 2025 and how to manage your agreement.




Fly-tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

New Action Plan to be published to tackle waste crime and restore pride in our towns and cities.




Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues

Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.




Official Statistics: Energy use on farms in England

Official statistics in development on annual fuel use, renewable energy sources, and carbon audits in farms in England.




Amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation 2026

Seeking views on proposed changes to the POPs Regulation, including drafted legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs.