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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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.

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Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
1028

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
17.1

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
887

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
26.5

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
2.1%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
99.2%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

3040 articles

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

Friday, 29 May 2026

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Information for Businesses

UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda

Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

New resources launched to help boards cut costs, reduce risk and drive growth through investment in nature...

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Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Government commits up to £7.5 million and calls for delivery partners to submit bids to help deliver landmark new forest covering more than 200 square...

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Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Sunday, 24 May 2026

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...

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Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair...

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New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

Thursday, 21 May 2026

New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature ...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers ...

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13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London...

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Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade...

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Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Thursday, 14 May 2026

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever ...

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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....

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Fly tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers?

Fly tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers?

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Courts?to dish 3-9 point penalties to fly-tippers?? ...

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Game changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders

Game changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders

Friday, 24 April 2026

New digital waste tracking service to be introduced ...

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British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost

British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets...

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New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents

New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets...

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New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The new Commissioners began their terms on 1 April...

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Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Friday, 17 April 2026

Following a rigorous process Helen Ghosh has been selected as the preferred candidate to replace Dame Glenys Stacey ...

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Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment

Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

A dozen breakthrough technologies are set to reach farms faster, boosting productivity and sustainability....

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Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Monday, 13 April 2026

Record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action will be reinvested directly into repairing harm to rivers and habitats ...

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Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return t...

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Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 

Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 

Friday, 10 April 2026

Two independent board members appointed for three-year terms...

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Threatened species set for major funding boost

Threatened species set for major funding boost

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost...

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Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

Thursday, 09 April 2026

The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice. ...

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Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

GCA sponsorship to move from DBT to Defra on 1 July 2026 to support a more joined-up approach to food supply chain fairness...

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UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy ...

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Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Friday, 03 April 2026

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England...

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Avian Influenza housing measures lifted

Avian Influenza housing measures lifted

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales from Thursday 9 April....

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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...

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