We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies and public bodies .

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 ...

May 30, 2017 · The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain rural …

Defra Board The Defra Board provides strategic, corporate leadership to the department and has particular responsibility for monitoring performance and delivery. It meets once a quarter.

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.

Nov 4, 2022 · Defra continues to invest in bird flu research and monitors the situation globally. We work with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to monitor the development of vaccines for birds.

Jun 10, 2025 · These emission conversion factors are for use by UK and international organisations to report on 2025 greenhouse gas emissions.

Feb 1, 2024 · Updated the deadline for Defra to receive the neutering form for dogs aged 12 months and older on 31 January 2024. In the section 'Neutering an XL Bully dog' - updated the deadlines for …

May 1, 2013 · The government conversion factors for greenhouse gas reporting are for use by UK and international organisations to report on certain greenhouse gas emissions.

Aug 26, 2014 · The signs of bird flu and how to report it in poultry and other captive birds.