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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.
824

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.
17.2

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
884

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.
26.4

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
2.5%

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)

3023 articles

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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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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Saturday, 11 April 2026

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

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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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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

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

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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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Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The new board members will serve three-year terms...

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Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Monday, 30 March 2026

Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections...

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Paris and London reaffirm their commitment to food security, high standards and closer bilateral cooperation

Paris and London reaffirm their commitment to food security, high standards and closer bilateral cooperation

Monday, 30 March 2026

Environment Secretary meets the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Paris on 12 February...

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Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Monday, 30 March 2026

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices ...

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Trail hunting set to be banned

Trail hunting set to be banned

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales....

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Competition to launch national forest in Ox Cam Growth Corridor

Competition to launch national forest in Ox Cam Growth Corridor

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The government has launched a competition to help deliver a second new national forest, as search begins for a location for a third...

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Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture

Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Ministers and industry leaders convene first Farming & Food Board to drive profitability and put farm productivity at the heart of government....

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Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Monday, 23 March 2026

New proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild birds...

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Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Friday, 20 March 2026

Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities...

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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Thursday, 19 March 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 and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

Fly tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

New Action Plan to be published to tackle waste crime and restore pride in our towns and cities....

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Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level....

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New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience...

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New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year....

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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

A case of Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in Greece....

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Natural England Chief Executive to retire

Natural England Chief Executive to retire

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Marian Spain’s retirement follows a career in environmental conservation and nature restoration spanning more than four decades...

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Police style powers handed to environment officers as part of plans to bring down waste criminals

Police style powers handed to environment officers as part of plans to bring down waste criminals

Sunday, 15 March 2026

New powers will allow officers to intervene earlier and bring more criminals to justice...

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Litter louts face losing their driving licences  

Litter louts face losing their driving licences  

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences ...

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Regulation reset to fast track homes, transport and clean energy

Regulation reset to fast track homes, transport and clean energy

Friday, 13 March 2026

Major boost to sustainable development, as £100 million invested to speed up planning approvals...

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