Guidance: Yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet: laboratory confirmed UK sightings
Annual laboratory confirmed UK sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet (Vespa velutina). read more
Tag Archives: DEFRA
Bluetongue guidance for shows and events
This guidance only applies to movements of bluetongue susceptible animals. Non-susceptible animals may attend shows as normal. read more
Gamebirds: licences to release them
When you need a licence to release common pheasants and red-legged partridges and how to apply. read more
Air emissions risk assessment for your environmental permit
How to complete an air emissions risk assessment, including how to calculate the impact of your emissions and the standards you must meet. read more
Policy paper: UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025
This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases. It seeks to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticide use on the environment and human health, while supporting agricultural produc… read more