Defra UK

Official feed for Defra, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Please note: we do not respond to queries on social media.

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

There are 13 newly designated bathing sites across the country – but how does a body of water become designated in the first place?

Find out more: https://t.co/m52RcRX8vR

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

SFI26 is designed to support more productive and sustainable farming.

Today we published near-final guidance, actions and application information for our Sustainable Farming Incentive.

Check eligibility and prepare to apply: https://t.co/ZhT0opjPuX

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

If you’re visiting a bathing water this weekend, check Swimfo for the latest on water quality data.

King Edwards Bay in Tynemouth is classified Excellent for bathing water quality ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

It’s one of over 460 designated bathing waters across England.

https://t.co/1uiKhnR5as

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

It’s not always as warm in the water as it is on land.

The water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water can be much colder than expected, so always check water temperatures before going in.

If you do get into difficulties while in the water, remember #FloatToLive.
📹: RNLI

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Find out how this may affect your business and how to prepare: https://t.co/pTWMSLaP1S

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

The UK is developing a new SPS agreement with the EU to simplify trade by reducing barriers and checks, speeding goods movement, maintaining high standards, and improving market access for UK producers.

[Mary Creagh MP @MaryCreagh_]

The competition to launch the third national forest is live!
We’ve got £7.5m for a 3rd new national forest in the North or Midlands 🌳

We need organisations to come forward with their vision for a green space that will improve people’s lives.
More here👉 https://t.co/ATrUDcyDBI

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Great to share the important work at Sand Hutton with His Majesty the King! 🐿️

Our Permanent Secretary, Paul Kissack, joined the visit to see work the UK Government is funding to support red squirrel conservation.

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

We were honoured to welcome His Majesty The King to our Sand Hutton laboratories yesterday to see our groundbreaking work developing an oral contraceptive for grey squirrels, helping protect the UK's native red squirrel population.

#redsquirrel

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

The Mersey Valley Way is open 🙌

This river walk is a brilliant example of how improving access and better signage can help people feel confident exploring nature, while supporting nature recovery.

Part of our wider river walks scheme, bringing nature back to local communities.

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

£30m to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats across England’s National Parks and National Landscapes 🌿

This new funding could benefit hedgehogs, bees, butterflies and more!

Find out more: https://t.co/G1qhMdu5Q2

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Thinking of taking a dip this bank holiday? Our Chief Scientist @anjgoswami reveals her top tips.

See more guidance here: https://t.co/GuvfjuqryK

[Angela Eagle DBE @angelaeagle]

Farmers are facing rising costs, disrupted supply chains and serious economic pressures resulting from the Middle East conflict. The Farming and Food Partnership Board met to take action, including commissioning a Poultry Sector Growth Plan to drive profitability and resilience.

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

The arrest following illegal dumping at multiple sites across the country, is a vital step in securing justice for communities.

We are continuing to crack down on waste criminals.

If you dump waste illegally, we will come after you.

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

The UK-GCC trade deal unlocks profitable new opportunities for UK food and farming. We are cutting tariffs on our lamb and cheese exports while maintaining our high standards on imports.

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

🥇Detection dogs win big! It’s another #RHS Chelsea gold medal and best GreenSTEM exhibit for team APHA! We are so proud of our team who created ‘Scents and Sensors – sniffing out plant pests and diseases’.

Come and chat to us at Chelsea Flower Show!

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

This dog is doing something pretty special at @the_RHS Chelsea Flower Show 🐕🌼

@APHAgovuk won a gold medal for their exhibit showing how detection dogs can sniff out plant pests and diseases before we can see them 👇

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Our Clean Water Bill is the next step to delivering the lasting change the water sector needs.

Learn more about how we’re protecting customers and the environment 👇

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

We’re closing the loopholes that let rogue operators dump waste illegally.

New reforms mean waste handlers must pass enhanced background checks to get a permit, while those caught mishandling waste risk up to five years in prison.

Find out more: https://t.co/EULU1M5G89

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Secretary of State, @EmmaforWycombe has been at the Balmoral Show with farmers and growers, and at Belfast Harbour with businesses making sure Northern Ireland shapes the new UK-EU food and drink deal.

Fewer checks, less paperwork, lower costs: https://t.co/pHmxTKjP0P

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

From today, there are 13 newly designated bathing water sites across the country, taking the total to over 460.

Designation means that the water is rigorously tested by the @envagency, so you can have confidence in choosing where to swim.

Read more: https://t.co/m52RcRX8vR

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

Today in Belfast I met with businesses about our new UK-EU food and drink deal.

For the first time since EU exit, we will remove the vast majority of GB-NI checks – cutting costs, reducing red tape, giving families better value and choice while keeping trade flowing.