Environment Agency

While it was ‘unlikely' this winter would be as wet as that of 2023, the threat remained in counties such as Lincolnshire

"The joy, fun and satisfaction of farming is disappearing"

However, the next meeting of the Flood Resilience Taskforce will not take place until early 2025, the Government confirmed

A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron

The Environment Agency said waste crime costs the economy in England an estimated £1 billion a year through evaded tax, environmental and social harm, and lost legitimate business

The Environment Agency said Neil Dyke had taken suspected samples of pollution from an investigating officer and then drove off in his tractor

Defra says the work to address a lack of farmer confidence has already begun

The Government agency said Newquay farmer William Salmon had dumped waste at a disused quarry which had interfered with a badger sett

Farmer ordered to pay £10,000 after pleading guilty to polluting Somerset watercourse

The Environment Agency said they had listened to concerns and will hold application charges for sheep dip disposal at the current rate of £2,708