Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the restriction of lead in ammunition.

Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.

Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.

Statistics on Farming Investment Fund applications and claims as of 31st March 2026.

List of all operators registered and accredited under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

Clarifications on technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.

Previously published Accredited Official Statistics notices on UK averages of the farm-gate price and composition of milk.

Monthly UK averages of the farm-gate price and butterfat and protein content of milk delivered to dairies.

The Agricultural Price Index (API) is a set of indices of the prices paid and received by UK farmers for agricultural goods and services.

Quarterly UK statistics about eggs.

You can use software to automatically upload your waste records into the report receipt of waste service.

Estimates of the income of farm households in England using the Farm Household Earnings, Farm Household Income and Off-Farm Income measures.

How fisheries management plans will be used to create a more vibrant, profitable, and sustainable fishing industry.

Previously published copies of the quarterly Accredited Official Statistics publication on UK egg production and prices.

Information on the government badger control costs for 2025 and previous years.

Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive payments per option for 2025

Prepare your business for the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement if you trade or move plants, plant products, animals, animal products, feed and food.

Previously published copies of the annual national statistics on farm household income and household composition in England.

Previously published monthly Accredited Official Statistics publications on the agricultural price index (API). A set of indices of the prices paid and received by UK farmers for agricultural goods and services.

A summary of the data on single-use plastic carrier bags in England.

Annual statistics about agriculture in the United Kingdom.

Publication giving an overview of statistics about food.

Apply for funding to support farmers, land managers and growers to work together to manage land in a productive, nature friendly and sustainable way.

Fishing quota transfers between the UK and the EU.

Farmer’s opinions on Defra’s vision for farming, business planning, relationships with farming groups and Defra and the future of farming.

Aggregated packaging waste data from reports by accredited reprocessors and exporters under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

Lists of confined establishments in Great Britain, Jersey and the Isle of Man approved to export or move captive-bred birds to the EU or Northern Ireland.

Post-Legislative assessment of the Fisheries Act 2020.

Farmer opinion tracker for England detailed results

Seeking views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters, and the environmental report on the FMP. 

Seeking views on the proposed seabream fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

Seeking views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters, and the environmental report on the FMP.

Seeking views on the proposed wrasses complex fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP. 

UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations supporting document: Environment Act 1995 air quality directions.

If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste or want to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan (SIP) using these templates.

Seeking views on proposed UK Best Available Techniques for reducing emissions across specific industrial sectors.

Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved to export to the EU and find out what your TRACES number is.

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

If you need to submit packaging data under extended producer responsibility for packaging, this spreadsheet can help you generate a valid packaging data file

Annual greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions relating to UK and England consumption.

Authorisations by the Secretary of State to inform operators how to comply with these exemptions.

Annual datasets for industrial emissions and waste transfer from the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR).

How to structure your packaging data submission. It includes information about the different types of data you need to submit and the codes you need to use.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

A list of actions in the Land Use Framework that the government has committed to implementing by 2030.

The Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) is introducing new technology to trace livestock movements more quickly and accurately in England.

Monthly UK statistics on cattle, sheep and pig slaughter and meat production.

Monthly statistics on the activity of UK hatcheries and UK poultry slaughterhouses.

Previously published copies of the 2026, monthly Accredited Official Statistics publications on the activity of UK hatcheries and UK poultry slaughterhouses.

List of organisations that issue horse passports in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Provisional indices of Cormorant population in England, showing change in population from the late 80s to 2025/26.

Series of straights and compound animal feed prices across Great Britain.

A to Z index for the eight thematic reports that make up the Statistical Digest of Rural England.

Summary of key findings from the Statistical Digest of Rural England.

A qualitative risk assessment on the risk of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) being introduced into Great Britain from the EU.

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England - July 2026

Housing Statistics for Rural England - July 2026

Terms of reference for UK Surveillance Forum (UKSF). The UKSF coordinates and oversees animal health surveillance activities in the UK.

Reports produced every 2 years, covering significant developments in international environmental protection legislation.

The Government Estate Nature Plan sets out how we will coordinate nature recovery across government land, supporting resilience, public services and delivery of national environment targets.

Meeting minutes from the King Scallop Implementation Group (KSIG).

Our proposals for a thriving veterinary sector that enhances animal welfare, supports professionals, builds trust for consumers, and grows the economy.

Check the air, sea and rail carriers registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to transport assistance dogs with their owners.

How Defra will use your personal information when you respond to a consultation or call for evidence.

Find out when and how to apply for CSHT funding and how to manage your agreement.

How we collect and use our employee and contractor personal data for recruitment and employment purposes.

You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme.

Updated outbreak assessment for African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs in Europe.

Lists of confined establishments in Great Britain, Jersey and the Isle of Man approved to export or move ungulates to the EU and Northern Ireland.

Series of fortnightly average wholesale market prices of selected home grown horticultural produce.

Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme, if you’re eligible and how to apply.

Average fortnightly wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to protected sites.

Contact details for Local Nature Partnerships in England.

Details of a notification to release a precision rapeseed plant in England.

Preliminary outbreak assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus.

Annual statistics on farm animal genetic resources in the United Kingdom.

Decision on application for authorisations under UK REACH.

Decision on application for authorisations under UK REACH.

Previously published statistics about fertiliser practices in Great Britain.

A list of places where you can bring consignments of plants, seeds and produce into the UK, including ports and airports.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to tree canopy and woodland cover.

Setting out the progress made in 2025 to 2026 towards the goals set in the 2025 Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP25).

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to air quality.

An introduction to the delivery plans for statutory and interim Environment Act targets.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to Marine protected areas (MPA).

Annual statistics on fertiliser use in Great Britain.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to residual waste reduction.

Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) 2026 report on progress in improving England’s natural environment 2024 to 2025.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to farm wildlife.

How the government is supporting rural communities to overcome challenges and maximise opportunities available to the rural economy.

Previously published copies of the monthly Accredited Official statistics publication on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to water demand.

Annual report of the progress made in 2024 to 2025 towards making digital services and technologies in government more sustainable.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to habitat creation and restoration.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to agriculture water quality.

The recipients of the quota application mechanism trial.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Decision on application for authorisations under UK REACH.

Annual statistics about fertiliser practices in Great Britain.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to invasive non-native species.

Authenticity Methodology Working Group’s annual reports, including details of its work and governance.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to water and abandoned metal mines.

Sets out the data that will be needed to monitor whether the natural environment is improving.

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to statutory species.

Annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026.

List of sheep and goat tag suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency.

A detailed breakdown of funding for flood and coastal erosion risk management in England and programme performance.

This plan sets out how the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

Fees for testing animals for disease for export purposes, importing captive birds and Animal Breeding Control (ABC).

A list of the roles of those currently granted pre-release access to our key official statistics.

Three-year progress report on the East Marine Plans covering the period 2 April 2023 to 1 April 2026.

How the Peatland Restoration Sector Capacity Grant Scheme will use and manage your personal data.

Consulting on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, including recognising the full veterinary team, modernising the regulator and regulating businesses.

This statement explains how accessible the export health certificates online service is.

How the government will deliver on the UK's 30by30 target on land in England.

How Defra will handle your personal information when you submit land in England for a 30by30 assessment.

Guidance on the criteria and assessment process for land to contribute to 30by30 in England.

This guide explains Defra’s trade classifications, including Food, Feed & Drink (FFD), which group commodity codes into clear and meaningful categories. These classifications provide a consistent framework for analysing and reporting UK trade data.

Data sets to accompany the Agriculture in the United Kingdom publication.

Preliminary outbreak assessments for Newcastle disease in Europe.

This specialised committee monitors the implementation and functioning of the Fisheries Heading in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

This sets out fishing opportunities for British fishing boats for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks published in 2026.

Summary of the determinations that set out current fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks.

Approved laboratories for testing of salmonella in poultry, broilers and turkeys under the Salmonella National Control Programmes.

Get paid to manage land sustainably to benefit the environment and support food production: find out if your land is eligible, select and apply for SFI26 actions.

Local authority regulators must use this statutory process guidance note 5/2 (25) to assess applications and write permits for crematoria.

We’re asking for views on strengthening the Environment Agency’s penalties against offences committed by water companies.

Defra’s Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) terms and conditions for offshore wind developers.

How we will use and manage personal data when processing applications to get fuel or appliances certified for use in smoke control areas.

Vaccination policy, guidance and authorisation requests for avian influenza vaccination in zoo birds.

Poultry valuation tables outline the value of poultry in Great Britain.

Guidance on internal parasites in camelids and the subsidised testing that APHA are offering.

Lists of organisations and countries or territories outside the UK (third countries) that can certify organic food, feed and seed for import into Great Britain.

The Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC) is a cross-sector coalition to improve public understanding of air pollution and support action to reduce harm.

Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and Wales on applying for an export health certificate.

Data for 'Theme A: Air' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Information on a precision breeding marketing notice submitted for a wheat plant and its precision bred status.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme A (Air) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Data for 'Theme K: International' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Recent updates to the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme K (International) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Information on a precision breeding marketing notice submitted for potato plants and their precision bred status.

Previously published copies of the monthly Accredited Official Statistics publication on the volume of milk used by dairies.

Guidance for veterinarians investigating jaundice in pigs and submitting samples to APHA.

Monthly statistics on the volume of milk used by dairies.

Under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, large producers must use the RAM to assess packaging recyclability and report the results of their assessments to the environmental regulator.

Compensation value tables for cattle culled to control spread of bovine TB, brucellosis or enzootic bovine leukosis.

Live consent consultations, notices of consent decisions and screening and consent decisions made under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations.

Documents relating to the project licence awarded by Ofwat to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Thames Tideway Tunnel.

Large producers can check packaging that is commonly collected or has limited collection at kerbside by UK local authorities.

An annual update on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.

Annual statistics on 'Total Income from Farming', a measure of the performance of the UK agricultural industry.

An annual update of data on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.

Farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) list of at-risk breeds of cattle, horses and ponies, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry; criteria and definitions.

How the Animal and Plant Health Agency and other enforcement bodies can use enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with illegal ivory dealing.

A joint government statement pledging commitment to the Cali Fund, the globally relevant fund for sharing monetary benefits from the use of digital sequence information (DSI).

Check if a breed of cattle, sheep, goat, pig or equine is eligible for native breed support payments under the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes.

Ministerial direction making the Environment Agency the regulator for the relevant activity at Rolls-Royce PLC.

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for lumpy skin disease in Europe.

If you need to submit your organisation details under extended producer responsibility for packaging these CSV templates will help you to structure your data correctly.

Detailed annual statistics on the structure of the agricultural industry at 1 June in England and the UK.

Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.

Annual statistics on the area, yield, production, trade and valuation of fruit and vegetable crops grown in the UK.

This plan sets out the UK's 20 international ambitions to help protect our plants and trees.

Previous editions of horticulture in the UK published since June 2019.

A long-term plan giving farmers clarity to invest, adapt and build a profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient future for English farming.

Health and Wellbeing Statistics for Rural England - June 2026

Find out about open sections of the trail in regions across England.

The government’s response to Baroness Batters’ independent Farming Profitability Review 2025.

Find information about each National Trail in England.

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and the UK.

A joint statement on advancing and growing circular economy finance in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and beyond.

Our plans to strengthen the UK’s approach to tackling global deforestation.

Check if there are restrictions on importing a CITES specimen into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

Guidance defining how long records should be retained before they are either transferred to National Archives for permanent preservation or securely destroyed.

This strategy sets out the priorities and outcomes for the UK's fourth international climate finance commitment.

Estimates of Off-Farm Income from the Farm Business Survey (FBS).

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live birds, poultry or poultry products to Great Britain.

Detailed annual statistics on family food and drink purchases.

Recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species, and recognised breed operations for hybrid breeding pigs.

Details of a notification to release a precision bred cabbage plant in England.

Annual information on the productivity of the UK food chain.

Annual information on the productivity of the UK food chain.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Guidelines for using lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges.

The government's summary of a Commission Delegated Regulation as regards the use of veterinary medicinal products for prevention and control of diseases.

Quarterly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain.

Decision on an application for authorisation under UK REACH.

The government's summary of a Commission Delegated Regulation as regards rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases.

Previously published copies of the quarterly statistical publications on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle for Great Britain.

How we will use and manage your personal data if you're a software provider.

The government's summary of a Commission Delegated Regulation on requirements of composite products exempted from controls, and the list of exempted products.

This privacy notice explains how we collect and manage your personal data when you use the Report receipt of waste service.

Detailed statistics on Tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain with regional breakdowns.

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) where no national policy statement (NPS) has effect.

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for geological disposal nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for energy nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for water resources nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for airport nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for port nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for data centre nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

A letter from Emma Reynolds, Defra's Environment Secretary of State to Ofwat outlining concerns on proposals to recapitalise Thames Water.

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for waste water nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for hazardous waste nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

The government's summary of Commission Regulations amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards chemical maximum residue levels.

Reporting on income generated from biodiversity net gain (BNG) statutory credits from 2025 to 2026.

Meeting minutes from the Bass Management Group (BMG).

The government's summary of a Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation 1907/2006 on REACH as regards 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles.

The first annual report on income generated from statutory credits since the biodiversity net gain policy was established in 2024.

The government's summary of a Commission Regulation amending a Regulation 1907/2006 annex as regards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foams.

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for peste des petits ruminants in Europe.

A consultation ran in 2025 on the future of the Farm Practices Survey.

This guidance explains how to report organisation details in order to register for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. This is a legal obligation for organisations that are affected by EPR for packaging.

Previously published editions of Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom statistics notices.

Annual statistics giving an indicator of the long-term performance of the UK agricultural industry.

The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) in England.

Previous editions of the total factor productivity of agriculture in the United Kingdom statistical notices.

Previously published quarterly statistic notices on the movement testing for tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain.

How Defra will collect and use your personal information during the peer review process.

The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues.

Quarterly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) movement tests on cattle in Great Britain.

The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues.

This summary note outlines the findings and methodology used by Defra to identify the spatial extent of government land holdings using HM Land Registry data.

This summary outlines a hazard identification assessment which has been completed to identify the risk to terrestrial animal health from the import of hay and straw.

This document sets out the terms of reference for the role of UK Special Representative for Nature.

Written records of annual fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU.

The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.

Find out what experience and references you need to support your application or registration, and what form your referees need to complete.

Seeking views on a proposed ban on keeping laying hens, pullets and breeder layers in cages.

Seeking views on proposed changes to the methods used for lamb castration and tail docking.

Annual report on the monitoring programme for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) 2024 and 2025

Poultry keepers who enter into a Poultry Biosecurity Review (PBR) agreement must follow the PBR agreement terms and conditions.

Defra maintains a register of the personal and business interests held by members of its board.

Tools and guides for measuring the biodiversity value of habitat for biodiversity net gain (BNG).

Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.

Use this licence to move animals from within a bluetongue restricted zone to a designated slaughterhouse in Scotland.

Agreed records of the annual consultations between the UK, EU and Norway to discuss the management of jointly managed fish stocks in the North Sea.

Incidents of tuberculosis (TB) in wild and domesticated non-bovine animals in Great Britain.

The document sets out the broad framework within which the Office for Environmental Protection operates.

Secretary of State approves nuclear justification for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) designed by Rolls-Royce SMR Limited.

Annual trends in species abundance in England.

Details of the evidence gaps identified during the development of FMPs, which need to be addressed to support implementation of the plans.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

This table of key dates shows the dates for when an avian influenza control zone is declared around a premises.

Collection thresholds for dead wild birds with suspected bird flu (avian influenza).

This One Health vector-borne disease (VBD) surveillance report integrates data from vector, animal and human surveillance for 2025 in England

Compensation hierarchy for offshore wind plans or projects where an environmental compensatory measure is needed.

Sets out the disease control measures we would consider if African or classical swine fever was suspected or confirmed in pigs.

Previously published estimates of fertiliser use on farms in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.

Understand how to compensate for environmental harm caused by offshore wind projects.

Estimates of fertiliser use on farms in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.

Energy Statistics for Rural England - May 2026

This letter sets out the government’s priorities for the review of the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England.

Communities and Households Statistics for Rural England - May 2026

Templates for the summary logs that reprocessors and exporters need to produce under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

Results from tuberculosis (TB) surveillance in hotspots of TB in the Low Risk Area of England.

How long Defra takes to pay invoices.

We invite representations on an application from ILiAD Biotechnologies, Inc and hVIVO Services Ltd to release a genetically modified organism (reference 26/R59/01).

Multi-Annual National Control Plan relating to feed and food safety, animal health and welfare (including aquatics), and plant health.

Seeking views on a proposal to amend the phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Great Britain to support the UK’s climate goals.

Use this licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland.

A calendar of release dates across the group for the year ahead, providing a split by month.

We are seeking views on the proposal to designate 13 sites in England as bathing waters.

A list of designated responsible bodies able to enter into conservation covenant agreements with landowners in England.

Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.

Current list of designated bathing waters in England.

The untested non-native forestry species policy statement sets out the specific circumstances in which these species can be planted.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme G (Natural Beauty and Engagement) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme D (Wildlife) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Data for 'Theme G: Natural Beauty and Engagement' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme E (Natural Resources) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

This release contains summaries for all Environmental Indicator Framework assessments relevant to the goals of the Environmental Improvement Plan.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Data for 'Theme E: Natural Resources' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Data for 'Theme D: Wildlife' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme J (Resource Use and Waste) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Outlining plans for a world leading science centre at Weybridge, to protect people and animals from disease outbreaks.

Data for 'Theme J: Resource Use and Waste' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Annual Farm Accounts in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.

Slaughterhouses that slaughter an average of 2,000 or more sheep per week must register with RPA and follow the rules on classifying carcases.

Details of a notification to release a precision bred tomato plant in England.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.

Estimates of Household Share of Farm Business Income, Household Share of Drawings and Household Off-Farm Income.

Report on the agri-environment activities carried out by farm businesses in England.

We invite representations on an application from Wild Bioscience Ltd to release a genetically modified organism, reference 26/R55/01.

Register of interests for the members of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England.

Seeking views on an application by the Nuclear Industry Association for a regulatory justification decision on the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor.

Standards for the flood risk management industry on how to build and review hydraulic models and provide evidence for flood risk management decisions.

Seeking your views on scanning microchips in dogs and cats prior to euthanasia.

Annual statistics about the organic farming sector in the UK and England .

Stocks of cereals held on farm in England and Wales

Check the requirements you must follow under your SFI: re-opened offer for 2024 agreement that you applied for between 7 July 2025 and 1 September 2025.

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

How we can use our land more effectively to increase the resilience of our homes, communities, infrastructure, and food systems, while speeding up development and restoring nature.

Seeking views on updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves.

Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.

Agreed record of the annual consultations between the UK and Norway for fishing opportunities in 2026.

Expenditure incurred and prosecutions taken under the Animal Health Act 1981 and incidences of disease in imported animals in 2025.

Statistics on the business management practices adopted by farmers in England.

Preliminary outbreak assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in China.

Previously published copies of the quarterly National Statistics publication on UK egg production and prices.

This paper outlines data-driven spatial analysis used to assess areas of land across England that meet the 30by30 criteria or have potential to meet the criteria in the future.

The release shows UK trade in Food, Feed and Drink in current prices and real terms.

Previously published statistics on business management practices adopted on farm in England.

The terms of reference for the role of Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State on Water Reform Transition.

Statistics estimating the amount of Residual Waste and Municipal Residual Waste generated in England.

These notices set out the Secretary of State’s decision to approve proposals for improving coastal access between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.

Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare. Applications closed at 11.59pm on 28 April 2026.

A description of Defra's species-based indicators.

Techniques that analysts, consultants and academics can use to assess the effect of air pollution on human health and the environment.

Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) opinion on the welfare implications of breeding and breeding technologies in commercial livestock agriculture.  

Details of a notification to release a precision bred oilseed rape plant in England.

Sheep and goat owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move sheep or goats.

Confirmed findings of influenza of avian origin in non-avian wild mammals.

Details of a notification to release a precision bred soy bean plant in England.

Detailed annual statistics on the ownership and tenure structure of agricultural land at 1 June in England.

Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee on the welfare implications of the different definitions of ‘animals’ in UK law.

Find out the methodology and procedure used to calculate extended producer responsibility for packaging payments to local authorities for 2026 to 2027 (year 2).

A qualitative risk assessment of the likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus (EIAV) introduction into Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states.

Find out the methodology and procedure used to calculate extended producer responsibility (EPR) payments to local authorities for 2025 to 2026 (year 1).

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing animal products that are being returned to Great Britain.

We’re seeking views on a potential exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) for certain residential developments on brownfield land.

We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.

Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions.

We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Guidance for vets on swine influenza diagnosis from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Data for 'Theme F: Resilience' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme F (Resilience) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

2026 analysis produced by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas).

How mayoral strategic authorities can incorporate circularity into local growth plans or spatial development strategies.

Details of the fishing opportunities available to the UK as a result of agreements made in annual negotiations for 2026.

EU breeding body programmes for bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species that have been approved to extend their geographical territory into the UK.

Recognised non-UK breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine, equine and caprine species.

Find out how the short term health risks of air pollution are measured, and the effects of air pollution on human health.

The UK government, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive (collectively referred to as ‘all four governments’) have worked together to produce a consultation and call for evidence on modernising fertilisers legislation.

How to submit release notices and marketing notices for precision bred plants, and rules you must follow when releasing the plants.

Investigations carried out to describe and explain cases of avian influenza (bird flu).

An independent participatory review into what it would mean for England’s uplands to flourish.

We're seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators to be used for the next 6-year cycle.

An updated assessment of the state of UK seas, and objectives, targets and indicators for progress towards good environmental status (GES).

We’re asking for views and evidence on implementing Part 4 of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

Defra’s terms and conditions for delivering chargeable activities in the provision of several and regulating orders.

Official statistics in development on annual fuel use, renewable energy sources, and carbon audits in farms in England.

Results from the quarterly monitoring programme to check UK grown and imported food for pesticide residues.

Summary of the work carried out by the England Species Reintroductions Taskforce (ESRT).

Annual results for local authority collected waste generation and management for England.

Final annual results for local authority collected waste and management figures for England.

This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.

Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee regarding their opinion on the recently published animal welfare strategy.

Inviting views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales.

Seeking views on the fur market in Great Britain to help shape government policy in relation to the fur trade.

Statistics on the total area of land managed under the SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes on 31st December 2025.

Previously published monthly Accredited Official Statistics publications on the agricultural price index (API). A set of indices of the prices paid and received by UK farmers for agricultural goods and services.

Livestock numbers in the United Kingdom at June and December each year.

Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) opinion on the animal welfare implications of both farmed and wild-caught fur.

Information on the numbers of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock in England.

Seeking views on our proposed approach to the fifth round of reporting under the Adaptation Reporting Power.

List of approved laboratories for testing under the Poultry Health Scheme.

Response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on XL Bullies and the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Tell us what you think about possible reforms to the PRN system, which is used by producers to comply with their recycling obligations.

Guidance on how organisations can carry out conformity assessments against the British Standards Institution (BSI) Nature Investment Standards.

Data on senior officials' business expenses and hospitality, and the permanent secretary's meetings with external organisations.

This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025.

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

Defra is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Seeking views on proposed legislative changes to better protect certain species of wild birds in the UK.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Our next steps to tackle serious waste crime in England.

Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner.

Previously published estimates of balance sheet analysis and farming performance in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.

An application from Lallemand UK Limited to market a genetically modified yeast, reference GM/26/01.

Statistics on the profitability and resilience of farms in England

Seeking views on proposed changes to the POPs Regulation, including drafted legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs.

Seeking views on our vision for land use in England and how to deliver it. This consultation will inform the development of a land use framework.

Audit of implementation and surveillance of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccination in commercial ducks in France, to provide export assurances.

A qualitative assessment of the risk of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) entering Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states, and of it then spreading.

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme B (Water) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

Data for 'Theme B: Water' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.