Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding the natural environment, supporting the UK’s world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Defra’s broad remit means the department plays a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.
Benchmark the physical and economic performance of your farm business with the help of the Farm Business Survey.
resourceA report summaring results from a review which looks at the extent by which reduced tillage practices and organic material returns could increase the organic carbon content of English and Welsh arable soils.
resourceResearch that looked at the effects of creating wildlife-friendly habitats in less productive areas of fields on a conventional arable farm.
resourceLeaflet summarising methods of prevention and control of charlock in organic systems.
resourceAs you will only be too well aware, the prolonged hot and dry weather conditions have created difficulties in meeting the requirements of rural grant...
blogWhatever your opinion on Brexit, the current opportunity to feed into the future of food farming should not be missed! The Defra consultation paper, 'Health...
blogLeaflet summarising methods of prevention and control of fat-hen in organic systems.
resource A fantastic resource providing detailed information to help you manage weeds in ways that will benefit your crops, soil and pollinators.
resourceAnaerobic digestate and compost as sources of plant nutrients and organic matter; research findings and guidance on practical application.
resource Minimising pesticide risks to pollinators; what we know and what farmers and policy makers can do about it.
resourceDefra webpage with information about how to convert your farm to organic.
resourceA short video of why we need pollinators and they need us. What simple actions can we take to help reduce the many threats pollinators face?
resourcePractical advice on how we as farmers and growers, can manage pollinators and achieve optimum returns, and pointers for policymakers.
resourceA “Call to Action” from Defra and The Wildlife Trusts providing practical information to help us increase food and shelter for pollinators.
resourceDefra’s National Pollinator Strategy; established to help protect the future of pollinators and ensure their needs are addressed in land and habitat management.
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