Press release: New legislation to support precision breeding and boost Britain’s food security

The Government has announced new laws to support precision breeding technology which will increase food production, reduce costs to farmers and allow drought and disease resistant crops to be grown.



Transparency data: Defra register of board members’ interests

Defra maintains a register of the personal and business interests held by members of its board.



Research: Extended producer responsibility for packaging: illustrative base fees

Updated illustrative base fees for year 1 of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.



Guidance: Discharges to surface water and groundwater: environmental permits

When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.



Guidance: Labelling requirements for certain products moving from Great Britain to retail premises in Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme

Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.