Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Updated: May 12, 25
Published: May 11, 25
11 May 2025
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across various counties to prevent the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from Thursday 15 May, the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed today.

Updated: May 7, 25
Published: May 7, 25
7 May 2025
Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.

Updated: May 7, 25
Published: May 7, 25
7 May 2025
Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature.

Updated: May 6, 25
Published: May 6, 25
6 May 2025
Key research to combat ongoing pest and disease outbreaks and emerging threats to protect our trees

Updated: May 1, 25
Published: May 1, 25
1 May 2025
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has supported the development of an innovative onboard machine to electrically stun and tail nephrops, improving animal welfare and working conditions in the UK scampi supply chain.

Updated: Apr 30, 25
Published: Apr 30, 25
30 Apr 2025
Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill to hear from sector experts on barriers to growth in the Scottish agri-food supply chain

Updated: May 2, 25
Published: Apr 29, 25
29 Apr 2025
Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed

Updated: Apr 25, 25
Published: Apr 24, 25
24 Apr 2025
New laws in force today mark the toughest sentencing powers against law-breaking water executives in history.

Updated: Apr 14, 25
Published: Apr 14, 25
14 Apr 2025
Environment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities.

Updated: Apr 14, 25
Published: Apr 13, 25
13 Apr 2025
More funding for farmers to increase profits, boost food production and protect nature
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Acronym: Defra
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 35 agencies and public bodies .
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