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Ad hoc analyses and data releases

These publications provide analyses and data that are not classified as research or official statistics.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 7 May 2024
• Last updated: 18 March 2026 — See all updates

These are published in the interests of transparency and in response to specific questions.

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2026

• Methodology Note: A data led assessment of areas in England that count or have potential to count towards the 30by30 target
  • 18 March 2026
  • Research and analysis

2025

Ad-hoc releases published in 2025.

• Animal Health and Welfare Review uptake
  • 20 February 2025
  • Research and analysis
• Methodology Note: How Defra has estimated the impact of a Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement on the UK agricultural sector
  • 19 May 2025
  • Research and analysis
• Methodology Note: Assessing the long-run growth impact of a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement
  • 22 May 2025
  • Research and analysis

Published 7 May 2024

Last updated 18 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 18 March 2026

   Methodology Note: A data led assessment of areas in England that count or have potential to count towards the 30by30 target added.

2. 22 May 2025

   Added one methodological note: Assessing the long-run growth impact of a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement

3. 19 May 2025

   Added one methodological note on the impact of a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement.

4. 20 February 2025

   Added Animal Health and Welfare Review uptake page.

5. 7 May 2024

   First published.