rivers

The Environment Agency Agriculture Report found rates of non-compliance dropped by 5% in the last year, compared to the five-year average

New rules for areas facing 'significant scarcity' as agency bids to protect rivers

River flow and rainfall averages plummet as dry weather set to continue

Farmers must be allowed to 'use every tool' to manage disruptive populations, says NFU

Campaign groups and celebrities accuse restaurant chain of 'killing our rivers'

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

Deputy First Minister says schemes will help build on-farm resilience for future generations

A spokesperson for River Action said: "It was a genuine mistake corrected minutes later in the BBC programme"

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