Defra

British

/ ˈdɛfrə /

acronym

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Animal welfare remains paramount, Defra said, and continued access to effective flea and tick treatments for pet owners is a key priority.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A Defra spokesperson said £2bn of water company investment had been secured over five years to restore chalk streams as well as upgrading the abstraction licensing system.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Defra says that an average of £2.3bn a year is being invested through its farming schemes and insists it is protecting farmers in trade deals and also making supply chains fairer.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A Defra spokesperson said: "There is a range of government support and grants available to help land managers manage these impacts, and we will be setting out further measures in due course."

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

"Defra must provide a clear plan for their future, and urgently," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

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