Defra

British

/ ˈdɛfrə /

acronym

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Councils blamed the delay on demand for new specialist vehicles, as well as issues with funding despite more than £340m in grants from Defra.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

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 • Oct. 30, 2025

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 • Oct. 27, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

A Defra spokesperson said it was still making investment in nature-friendly farming.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

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