date:Aug 15, 2013
We are the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. Our priorities are to grow the rural economy, improve the environment and safeguard animal and plant health.
Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 39 agencies and public bodies.
We work on these topics
Rural and countryside
The interests of rural communities in the UK must be properly represented. Through investing in the rural economy, improving access to the countrysid