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alsatian puppy in grass Draft legislation to prevent cruelty to animals
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group of avocets Avocets nest on new Essex wetland
Agricultural water pollution
cow on waterlogged land Tackling agricultural water pollution - consultation
Biodiversity
skylark in field. Photo courtesy of RSPB

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Modern, radical agenda for rural England announced
21/07/04
All change for hazardous waste
16/07/04
Consultation plans on the co-existence of GM and non-GM crops
16/07/04
Clearing the pathway to clean neighbourhoods
15/07/04
Defra settles for more - winners are the environment and farming
12/07/04
Defra bid to protect horses from poisonous plant backed by National Trust, English Nature and British Horse Society
08/07/04
Public Accounts Committee Report on Identifying and Tracking Livestock
07/07/04
Tap water quality improves again; Morley warns against complacency
07/07/04
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