Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs11 hrs agoFunding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmersA six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoReservoir progress too slow - Green deputy leaderRachel Millward claims there has been a "woeful lack of investment in essential infrastructure".11 hrs ago4 days ago'Easier to get Glastonbury tickets than farm fund'A farmer says he missed out on £75k of funding from a green scheme because he was travelling to receive an eco award.4 days ago4 days agoFarmers describe fight for funding as 'fastest finger first'Applications for this year's government funding opened on 22 September, but closed in under 6 hours.4 days ago6 days agoWhy are 3,000 fridges piling up in Norfolk?Kate Murrell says a shortage of specialists is behind a backlog in reprocessing fridges and freezers.6 days ago24 Sept 2026Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factoryPeople living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.24 Sept 202623 Sept 2026Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.23 Sept 202613 Sept 2026'No timescale' for beauty spot expansion decisionDefra will now consider whether to approve, amend or reject the Surrey Hills project.13 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Vets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delaysThe government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK.11 Sept 2026...
