Policy paper: Agricultural Transition Plan 2021 to 2024

Our plans for agriculture in England from 1 January 2021, with an update for January 2024.




Press release: New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird flu

New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain – all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually.




Consultation outcome: Poultry and other captive birds: registration in Great Britain

Seeking views on proposals to make it compulsory for bird keepers in Great Britain to register their birds.




Guidance: Tree health pilot scheme 2024

Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme 2024, if you’re eligible and how to apply.




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.