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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Updated: May 12, 25
Published: May 11, 25
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
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
Key research to combat ongoing pest and disease outbreaks and emerging threats to protect our trees
Updated: May 1, 25
Published: May 1, 25
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
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
Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed
Updated: Apr 25, 25
Published: Apr 24, 25
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
Environment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities.
Updated: Apr 14, 25
Published: Apr 13, 25
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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