Statistics at Defra
We publish Official Statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, and farming. read more
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Bluetongue: latest situation
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions. read more
Government activates plan to protect consumers as severe drought declared in parts of England
The Government has declared severe drought in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex. read more
Official Statistics: Farmer Opinion Tracker for England: April 2027
Farmer’s opinions on Defra’s vision for farming, business planning, relationships with farming groups and Defra and the future of farming. read more
How you’ll be regulated: environmental permits
How the Environment Agency checks you’re complying with your permit through assessments, inspections and permit reviews, and what happens if you do not follow the rules. read more