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A Defra response only scores 3 out of 10

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Defra responded yesterday to Gavin Gamble’s e-petition to ban driven grouse shooting. Congratulations to Gavin for having moved things on a bit – it’s always interesting to get a glimpse of what is going on in the government mind. Here is the government response: Defra is working with key interested parties to ensure the sustainable…

Wild food (15) – Pollock and Coalfish by Ian Carter

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I’ll admit to being more than a little surprised the first time one of these two species emerged from the sea when I was Mackerel fishing. Both are members of the cod family and they are often confused with each other. As with many apparently tricky species pairs, as soon as a direct, side by…

Dr Coffey’s reading list (24) – in praise of gamekeepers

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Dr Therese Coffey is the junior minister at Defra. Now that Gavin Gamble’s e-petition in favour of banning driven grouse shooting has passed 10,000 signatures Dr Coffey will need to sign off a government response. Gavin Gamble’s petition passed 12,000 signatures yesterday and is only just short of 12,500 now.  It’s had a boost in…