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A series of events for local government to support the delivery of housing-led developments and regeneration.
Farming statistics – final crop areas and cattle, sheep and pig populations as at 1 June 2017, England
News, economics and statistics relating to the UK's farming and food industries.
Farming statistics – livestock populations at 1 December 2017 – UK
This publication provides estimates of the quantities of nutrients applied from manufactured fertilisers (at farm rather than crop level) as well as the use of precision farming techniques, soil nutrient software, clover and legumes in grass swards, green manures and...
Estimates of fertiliser use on farms in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.
Annual statistics about the UK organic farming sector.
Information for farmers about inspections carried out on killing and preparation areas, procedures and equipment, and availability of the code of practice.
What you must do to get paid for this action and advice on how to do it.
Annual statistics on farm household income and household composition in England.
Results from the June 2016 surveys of agriculture and horticulture in the United Kingdom
Training, courses and qualifications for agricultural workers
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Farmer’s opinions on Defra’s vision for farming, business planning, relationships with farming groups and Defra and the future of farming.
This release presents the main results from an analysis of the profitability and resilience of farms in England using data from the Farm Business Survey. Six measures have been examined; liabilities, net worth, gearing ratios, liquidity, net interest payments as...
Use this form to apply for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will increase agricultural productivity of uncultivated land or semi-natural areas.
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