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Eustice unveils plans for future greener farming
New details of flagship Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme unveiled in Environment Secretary’s vision for future farming.
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Severe flood risk as England receives more than twice the average February rainfall
The Environment Agency warns that a significant flood risk remains in place in parts of England as rainfall continues after receiving over 200% of the average February rainfall.
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Government takes action to cut pollution from household burning
Sales of house coal and wet wood in England will be phased out from next year to cut pollution.
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Defra sets out review into releasing gamebirds on protected sites
Defra has set out the details of a review into the way the release of gamebirds on protected sites is managed.
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Sweden joins UK ocean protection campaign
Minister Zac Goldsmith sets out ambition to make world’s ocean more resilient to climate change through ‘30by30’ global coalition.
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Six general licences reissued for the control of wild birds
Licences reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.
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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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- The future for food, farming and the environment: policy statement (2020)
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2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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03459 33 55 77
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+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 or letters within fifteen working days.
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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.
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Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
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