Plain English Guide to the Localism Act

BPEX September 2011

Existing ELS holders can now request a free on-farm visit from an experienced adviser to discuss the ongoing management of their agreement and how it can best achieve environmental benefits.

The Connecting Devon and Somerset programme to provide superfast broadband to at least 85% of homes and businesses in Devon and Somerset is on track and on target.

Defra has published a new biodiversity strategy for England which sets the strategic direction for biodiversity policy for the next decade on land and at sea.

Defra has agreed to a trial of GM wheat by Rothamsted Research.

From 1st October new legislation affects the movement of pigs.

Increased interest in people growing their own fruit and vegetables in recent years has led to a shortage of allotments and pressure to find alternative solutions.

The Food Standards Agency has published guidance to help food businesses remove certain food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children from their products.

The Food Standards Agency and Defra have published new guidance to help the food industry decide whether their products require a 'use by' or 'best before' date.