CAPI02100 - General principles: responsibilities of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

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DEFRA is responsible for:

  • administering agricultural policy in general, including representing UK interests at most international meetings, and
  • consulting with UK trade interests and providing information on EU requirements to all interested parties.