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




Detailed guide: Fresh fruit and vegetable marketing standards from 1 January 2021

Advice for fruit and vegetable importers, packers, distributors and retailers on the changes to the marketing standards from 1 January 2021.




Press release: 125,000 seabirds to benefit from expansion of protected site

Expansion of Solway Firth site boosts England’s network of Marine Protected Areas




Detailed guide: Poultry meat marketing standards from 1 January 2021

Marketing standards for poultry meat producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021.




Detailed guide: Egg marketing standards from 1 January 2021

Marketing standards for egg producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021.