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Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.
New plan sets course for cleaner rivers and air, as well as more nature and wildlife in England
An e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis
A project, commissioned under Defra’s Food Authenticity Programme, to develop a practical framework for the interrogation of honey authenticity databases.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Food and Drink Federation Investment Summit 2025
Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation
New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940
British food and drink sector sees nearly £100m in export opportunities unlocked as agri-food attachés resolve more than 40 trade barriers so far in 2025
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
Environment Agency and Trading Standards take action over allowing appalling animal health and environmental conditions at Honiton farm.
Oliver Munn has been appointed CEO of the Rural Payments Agency, bringing extensive leadership and operational experience from across government and industry.
Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security.
Seminar describing the principles of and best practice guidelines for the design of qPCR assays.
This webinar on fish speciation will introduce the prevalent methods used in testing laboratories in the UK and EU, and will provide a summary of their scope and limitations
Alan Laidlaw, an experienced CEO with more than 25 years’ experience in agriculture and land management, has been appointed to the new role.
A guide for testing laboratories on the application of Laser Direct Infrared (LD-IR) for the microplastics characterisation
Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level.
The government is investing £12.6m to boost UK agri-tech, building on clever innovations to cut costs, drive growth, and secure farming’s future.
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