Speech: Environment Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 19 May 2020
The Environment Secretary spoke at the daily government press conference on 19 May 2020 to give the latest update on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detailed guide: Farming Recovery Fund Extension 2020
On 20 March 2020 Defra announced a further £6m for farmers affected by flooding in February 2020.
Detailed guide: Farming Recovery Fund 2019 Extension
Support to farmers affected by flooding in South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Guidance: How to make a capital or revenue claim for Countryside Stewardship
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or using a paper claim form.
Statutory guidance: RLE1 form and guidance
Use the RLE1 form – electronically or on paper – to make changes to your digital maps, register new land and transfer entitlements by sub-lease or inheritance.