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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Wednesday, 15 July 2026
New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor....
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Waste criminals will face heftier fines as the government steps up its zero-tolerance approach to waste crime....
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North Ea...
Monday, 13 July 2026
UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters...
Monday, 13 July 2026
Inquiry will assess how public services worked during the incident and the treatment of his family...
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030...
Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights...
Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....
Monday, 06 July 2026
Half a million-pound financial penalties introduced in latest crackdown on polluting water companies...
Thursday, 02 July 2026
18,771 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties closer to being built...
Thursday, 02 July 2026
New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers...
Thursday, 02 July 2026
Speech by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds at the Groundswell Festival 2026...
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Small farms and those without existing ELM revenue agreements can apply today for SFI as Window 1 opens....
Monday, 29 June 2026
England's National Parks and National Landscapes welcome new and reappointed board members...
Sunday, 28 June 2026
£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...
Friday, 26 June 2026
Farming Minister Stephen Morgan welcomes Defra’s global network of agri-food attachés’ for their annual Industry Engagement Week ...
Friday, 26 June 2026
Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
The 25-year Farming Roadmap gives English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest for the first time....
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world...
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Experts recommend new science-led approach aiming to protect farmers and reduce infection...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Up to £3.2 million to restore peatland and moorland devastated by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened...
Monday, 08 June 2026
Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience...
Monday, 08 June 2026
Alan has served as chair of the Environment Agency for four years...
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The Avian Influenza?Prevention?Zones?(AIPZs) in place across Great Britain will be lifted from noon 4 June 2026...
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
New resources launched to help boards cut costs, reduce risk and drive growth through investment in nature...
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Environment Agency South West Water told to deliver appropriate sewage treatment
Environment Agency Southern Water pleads guilty to River Test pollution
Attorney General's Office Man who stabbed two strangers in London Underground has sentence increased
Security Industry Authority Private security regulator removes recognition of awarding body
Ministry of Justice Legal aid investment to keep cases moving and cut delays for victims
Ministry of Defence First British-made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine