News story: £2 million fund opens for flood-affected farmers

Support is available for farmers in parts of South Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and the Midlands through the Farming Recovery Fund




Brothers sentenced for £1.48 million electronic waste fraud

The Environment Agency's specialist crime unit uncovered fictitious claims for the recycling of approximately 10,600 tonnes of electronic waste




Import goods from outside the EU: step by step

How to bring goods into the UK from outside the EU, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.




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.




Pet food company’s recycling negligence leads to charity donation

Nottingham based firm makes £75,000 environmental donations after being caught not paying recycling costs for 15 years