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.




Press release: Landmark legislation to crack down on bosses for polluting water

Introduction of major new legislation for the water sector will deliver the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade




Speech: Steve Reed speech on the Water (Special Measures) Bill

A speech by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed on the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliament.




Guidance: Bluetongue movement licences and designated slaughterhouses

When you need to use a movement licence and designated slaughterhouses for bluetongue restricted premises.




Research: Evidence gaps for fisheries management plans (FMPs)

Details of the evidence gaps identified during the development of FMPs, which need to be addressed to support implementation of the plans.