Statistics: 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.

Guidance: Foot and mouth disease: how to spot and report it

How to spot foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.

Dairy Crest given record fine for Davidstow environmental offences

The maker of popular brands like Cathedral City and others has been fined £1.5 million – the largest fine ever awarded for an Environment Agency conviction in the South West.

News story: UK signs up to global coalition on sustainable food production

UK to join Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition (SPG) to share knowledge of best practice on green agriculture and food production.

Speech: Environment Secretary shares agricultural plans at Groundswell

George Eustice delivered a speech at Groundswell setting out future farming plans, including the opening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive.