Detailed guide: Farming Recovery Fund Extension 2020

On 20 March 2020 Defra announced a further £6m for farmers affected by flooding in February 2020.




Detailed guide: Coming to the UK for seasonal agricultural work on English farms

Advice for seasonal agricultural workers coming to England to work on farms and their employers.




Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice to local authorities on prioritising waste collections

A guide to help waste collectors prioritise their collection services during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes managing household waste recycling centres.




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.




Press release: Dairy response fund set to open for applications

Eligible English dairy farmers able to apply for up to £10,000 to overcome impact of coronavirus.