Corporate information: 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.




Environment Agency Yorkshire starts new Hull pumping station

Work on a new multi-million pound pumping station that will reduce the risk of flooding to 1,000 homes gets under way this week.




Raising the baa on sheep health and nutrition

A European sheep network is calling on farmers and others in the industry to share their challenges and needs in a bid to improve flock health, nutrition and management practices.




New tools for gardening classes

Horticulture and garden design lecturers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been exploring innovative ways of teaching practical units during the coronavirus pandemic. 




Research and analysis: African horse sickness in Thailand

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for african horse sickness in Thailand.