If your #XLBully dog was 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 it must be neutered by 30 June 2024.

Don’t risk being prosecuted and having your dog seized.

Read more: gov.uk/guidance/ban-o…

It is now compulsory for all owned cats in England to be microchipped.

Keepers must ensure their cat is microchipped before they reach 20 weeks of age and their contact details stored in an approved pet microchipping database.

Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

#AnimalWelfare

80 years since D-Day.

80 years since the largest seaborne invasion in history.

80 years since the heroic efforts of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny.

80 years of peace in Western Europe since.

Today we say thank you.

#DDay80

From 10 June 2024 cats over 20 weeks old must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database.

This includes cats that usually only stay indoors.

More info on how to get your cat microchipped can be found here: gov.uk/get-your-dog-c…

#AnimalWelfare #Cat #Microchipping

If your #XLBully dog was 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 it must be neutered by 30 June 2024.

Don’t risk being prosecuted and having your dog seized.

Read more: gov.uk/guidance/ban-o…

From 10 June 2024 cats over 20 weeks old must be #microchipped and registered on a compliant database 📆

More information on how to get your cat microchipped can be found here: gov.uk/get-your-dog-c…

#AnimalWelfare #Cat #Microchipping

The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period.

This will last until the General Election concludes.

During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and Government social media accounts will be quieter than usual.

Farmers will be able to take advantage of two new agroforestry actions through the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer, as announced this week. 🌳

Find out more here 👉 defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/22/thi…

We're funding The Rivers Trust to create riparian woodlands around six rivers from Cornwall to Cumbria.

By April this year, more than 100 hectares had been planted by #WoodlandsForWater with applications for an additional 500 hectares.

More here: theriverstrust.org/.../our.../woo…

Hedgerows are a cherished part of the English countryside and important ecological building blocks🍃

Legislation to ensure #hedgerows on agricultural land in England will be protected has come into effect from today.

defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/23/hed…

The Asian hornet preys on a wide range of insects. 🐝

This week at the #RHSChelsea Flower Show, APHA is talking to gardeners about the threat posed by Asian hornets and how to report suspected sightings. The RHS

Learn more: defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/20/inv…

🌻Did you know we carry out a vital #biosecurity role with The RHS at #RHSChelsea Flower Show to protect plant & bee health?

Our plant health and seeds inspectors work with the RHS to inspect plants on every exhibit and garden to make sure they’re free from pests & diseases!

Today we’ve set out our #Bluetongue Disease Control Framework in England.

Developed alongside industry stakeholders, this will help farmers, livestock keepers and vets prepare for an outbreak of BTV-3 in susceptible animals. 🐑

Find out more
gov.uk/government/new…

Neutering is mandatory for all #XLBully dogs registered with the government exemption scheme following a ban on the breed type.

Once your dog is neutered, you need to send a completed confirmation of neutering form to Defra by the deadline.

Read more: gov.uk/guidance/ban-o…

Ahead of yesterday’s #UKRiverSummit , Minister for Water Robbie Moore MP spoke with Ruben Reuter of Channel 4 News about water resilience and protecting biodiversity in rivers.

#PlanForWater

The largest temperate #rainforest in England... 😮 🍃

We’re delighted to introduce Borrowdale in the #LakeDistrict as our newest #NationalNatureReserve in partnership with National Trust.

Read more about its unique habitats and species: gov.uk/government/new…

#NNRWeek

The Sustainable Farming Incentive is expanding again based on feedback from farmers. We're:

🚜 Bringing together the current SFI and Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier offers

🌳 Widening eligibility

⬆️ Quadrupling the number of SFI actions from 23 to 102

Find out more 👇

Congratulations to the APHA team for this fantastic achievement 🎉

This impressive exhibit raises awareness of the threat of Asian hornets to our pollinators and encourages people to report any sightings.

Learn more: defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/20/inv…

#RHSChelsea

We're sequencing the DNA from a large portion of our precious Fungarium specimens and making the outputs #openaccess for all, with a new grant from Defra UK! 🍄🧬

Why does it matter? Hear from project lead Ester Gaya 👇
kew.org/read-and-watch…

#RHSChelsea Flower Show represents the very best in garden design. 🌼 
 
It was a pleasure to meet the gardeners and designers creating gardens that make the UK a greener and more beautiful place to live. The RHS