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Tyre particles are contaminating our rivers and ocean, study says
New report reveals tyres are a major source of microplastics found in the marine environment.
Press release
Garden centres reopen in England
All garden centres reopening should put in place social distancing and safety measures.
News story
Coronavirus – guidance on accessing green spaces safely
Guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others.
Press release
New funding to support dairy farmers through coronavirus
A new fund will enable eligible dairy farmers in England to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
News story
Ministers urge councils to plan for safe re-opening of recycling centres
The government has published new guidance on how recycling centres can be safely re-opened during the coronavirus outbreak
Blog post
Defra in the media blog - COVID-19 updates
Includes daily updates on Corona virus related food supply measures.
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What the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs does
We are the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.
Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 33 agencies and public bodies.
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Policy papers and consultations
- Hunting trophies: controlling imports to and exports from the UK
- Hunting trophies: call for evidence
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Defra: workforce management information April 2020
- Organic operators in the United Kingdom (UK) FOI2020/08503
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Defra Helpline
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone (UK only)
03459 33 55 77
Telephone (from outside the UK)
+44 20 7238 6951
The quickest way to get a response is to call our Helpline which is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm (find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges). Alternatively you can email us, or write to us at the postal address given above. We aim to reply to emails within fifteen working days. During the COVID-19 outbreak, as we work from home, responses to postal queries will be significantly delayed.
Defra Rural Services helpline
Telephone
03000 200 301
Contact the Defra Rural Services helpline for farming-related advice.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
You should also call us 24/7 to report suspicion of notifiable disease in animals.
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
United Kingdom
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
0370 241 1710
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays).
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
- Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests
Seacole Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we will not be answering any postal queries. Please send your queries by email. If you send an email, please remember to include a return email address.
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