Press release: Philip Duffy appointed new Environment Agency Chief Executive

Philip Duffy has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Environment Agency (EA) and will start in the role on 1 July.




Research: Qualifying higher plant notification (reference: 23/Q03)

Details of a notification to release a qualifying higher plant.




Statistics: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.




Guidance: Basic Payment Scheme

Payments for farmers who carry out eligible agricultural activities, what you need to know and do before you can apply for an annual payment.




News story: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

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