Corporate information: 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.




Detailed guide: Plant health controls

Plant health controls, imports and exports, certification schemes, plant passporting and listed quarantine plant pests.




Guidance: Mixed Farming Offer: Countryside Stewardship

Find out if you’re eligible to apply and read about what funding is available for agreements starting on 1 January 2021




Guidance: Lowland Grazing Offer: Countryside Stewardship

Find out if you’re eligible to apply and read about what funding is available for agreements starting on 1 January 2021




Guidance: Upland Offer: Countryside Stewardship

Find out if you’re eligible to apply and read about what funding is available for agreements starting on 1 January 2021