The Latest Breaking News from Defra

Experts criticise Defra’s decision not to use OECD definition of PFAS, with one asking if move is ‘politically based’

Scientists say frog’s journey shows difficulty of spotting insects or fungi spread by global plant trade

Anti-hunt campaigners are calling for ministers to set out a timetable for change but the Countryside Alliance says it is unjustified.

The NFU have said that the prime minister’s admission to the Commons liaison committee proves the family farm tax was ‘an indiscriminate revenue-raising measure with no thought given to who it impacts’

Environment Agency also served notice after investigation found failures to comply with law

The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation – or face court.

The regulator has sent a notice to each of the authorities setting out steps it wants to see taken to put the situation right

Customers who suffer problems like low water pressure could receive payments of up to £250 – compared to the £25 currently available, Defra said.

Scottish farmed salmon was the UK’s top food export last year, ending up in restaurants and on dinner tables all over the world. But also in 2023, the industry trade body Salmon Scotland sought to drop the word “farmed” from its protected geographical indication of “Scottish farmed salmon” after two…