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We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay welcomes the scrapping of outdated rules inherited from the EU.
The advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment on the release of genetically modified camelina.
Evidence review of main environmental issues to address and best practice available on a selection of hydrogen production with carbon dioxide capture options.
We work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , supported by 1 public body .
Orangutans, leopards, jaguars and other endangered species protected with new legislation to safeguard forests
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 18 April 2024.
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Thérèse Coffey was previously Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs between 25 October 2022 and 13 November 2023. She was previously Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and Deputy Prime Minister, between 6 September 2022...
List of rabies quarantine premises and transporters authorised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
We give statutory advice to ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). ACRE is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs...
Over £100 million from the government’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund will be invested in some of the most fragile ecosystems on Earth.
Defra wants your views on a plan to ban the supply of single-use plastic items and polystyrene food and drink containers.
The 2050 Calculator approach is being adapted and developed further by teams outside of the UK.
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