Press release: First case of Avian influenza confirmed in poultry in England this Autumn

First case confirmed since declaration of zonal freedom in February 2024. Risk levels increased and all bird keepers urged to take action to protect their birds and report signs of disease. The risk to the general public’s health from the virus is very low.




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.




Accredited official statistics: Latest UK egg statistics

Quarterly UK statistics about eggs.




Policy paper: Northern Ireland pet travel scheme

A new scheme for people taking their pet dog (or assistance dog), cat or ferret from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be launched on 4 June 2025.




Form: Natural England’s nutrient mitigation scheme for developers

Apply to buy nutrient mitigation credits from Natural England to offset nutrient pollution from housing development.