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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
About Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. We are responsible for policy and regulations on: - the natural environment, biodiversity, plants and animals - sustainable development and the green economy - food, farming and fisheries - animal health and welfare - environmental protection and pollution control - rural communities and issues Although we only work directly in England, we work closely with the devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and we generally lead on negotiations in the EU and internationally. Read more about the Department, including key facts and figures, our priorities and objectives on our website.
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Operations & Supply
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced that Havant Thicket will be England’s first new reservoir in three decades, helping to secure water supplies for the future.
Reported by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Capital & Finance
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs secured £13 million in funding for farming innovation, including a new vaccine protecting pigs against bacterial infection and pest control tools for berry production.
Reported by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Legal & Regulatory
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is working with farmers, growers, food businesses, manufacturers, processors, trade organisations and technical experts to develop practical, proportionate guidance for the new UK-EU agri-food agreement.
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People
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is recruiting a Senior Delivery Manager for the 2026 recruitment cycle.
Reported by Suzy Robinson