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: Foot and mouth disease: how to spot and report it

How to spot foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.




News story: UK signs up to global coalition on sustainable food production

UK to join Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition (SPG) to share knowledge of best practice on green agriculture and food production.




Speech: Environment Secretary shares agricultural plans at Groundswell

George Eustice delivered a speech at Groundswell setting out future farming plans, including the opening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive.




Correspondence: Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill: response to the Scottish Government

Response to a letter received by Jo Churchill MP from the Scottish Government about the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill.