Tickled pink
Researchers have discovered how to use smell to produce a positive emotional state in animals – by tickling rats. read more
Energy & Environment
Guidance: Rural Payments: registering and updating your details
How to register and update your personal, business and land details on the Rural Payments service (including RLE1 guidance). read more
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. read more
Detailed guide: The fisheries sector and preparing for EU Exit
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your fisheries business. read more
Detailed guide: The veterinary sector and preparing for EU Exit
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect private, official or abattoir veterinarians. read more