North Norfolk Sea Angling Association: 


New business hubs to promote rural economic growth
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defra on 29/12/2011 12:00:29
 
A £15 million pilot project to support rural businesses and grow the rural
economy is now open for applications, Environment Minister Benyon announced
today. The

£100,000 fund to help farmers protect wildlife and manage flood risk
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defra on 28/12/2011 11:31:25
 
Farmers and rural communities across England are set to benefit from nearly
£100,000 to reduce the risk of flooding, maintain farmland and create new
wildlife

RPA sets “best ever” payments record
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defra on 21/12/2011 10:30:59
 
The highest ever proportion of Single Payment Scheme (SPS) payments were
released by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) this month, Agriculture Minister Jim
Paice announced today.

New advice service to give farmers a helping hand
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defra on 19/12/2011 12:00:06
 
Defra's new Farming Advice Service - a one-stop shop for farmers - will go live
on 3 January 2012.

Catherine Doran appointed as non-executive director
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defra on 16/12/2011 10:06:02
 
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed
Catherine Doran as a non-executive director to the Department. Catherine Doran
is Chief

Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill
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defra on 16/12/2011 12:00:33
 
Proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets that will stop 400,000 tonnes
of packaging going to landfill by 2017 have been announced today by Environment
Secretary

UK secures victory in EU fisheries negotiations
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defra on 17/12/2011 07:22:51
 
The UK Government has today secured a victory for the fishing industry by
stopping a massive cut in the number of days that fishermen are

Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed
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defra on 15/12/2011 11:00:27
 
Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments
Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work. As part of the wider Government drive to

Emissions of Air Pollutants Statistics
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defra on 15/12/2011 11:10:01
 
Defra has published national statistics on the emissions of air pollutants in
the UK. The statistics show that the UK has met current international targets