Defra
Britishacronym
Example Sentences
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Tackling rising deer numbers is now seen as a priority by conservationists, farmers and the government alike - in 2022 Defra admitted: "We need to do more to sustainably manage deer."
From BBC
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
As part of its new deal for farmers, Defra said it has committed nearly £250m in farming grants to improve productivity, trial new technologies and drive innovation in the sector.
From BBC
He feared that without an extension to his current agreement with Defra he'd have to return some wildflower margins to crop production.
From BBC
Defra said the risk to the public was very low but people should not touch or move any dead or sick wild birds.
From BBC
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