Guidance: Precision bred plants: releasing and marketing

How to submit release notices and marketing notices for precision bred plants, and rules you must follow when releasing the plants.




Government convenes expert group to secure future of water industry workforce

Water skills group, co-chaired with Energy & Utility Skills, holds inaugural meeting today




Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.




Corporate report: Defra’s annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

Annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2025 to March 2025.




Guidance: Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grant round 1: guidance for invited applicants

Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare.