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New report shows sales of antibiotics for use in animals dropped to 56mg/kg in 2015
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
2016 Basic Payment Scheme
The resolution of a disputed albendazole result in the UK Official Control System by the GC team highlights the need for further guidance
Fishing Focus is a marine newsletter published by Defra to keep stakeholders informed about the work we are doing.
Government chemist team is praised for pioneering DNA allergen work by Professor Guy Poppy, Chief Scientific Advisor at the Food Standards Agency
Dr Susanna Williamson, an Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) vet, has won the 2016 David Black Award which is awarded by AHDB Pork.
Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans
Government Chemist team talks at Seasoning and Spices Association event about novel DNA techniques for detection of allergens and nuts
An outbreak of Asian hornets in the South West has been successfully contained by the National Bee Unit
Environment Secretary visits Scotland as sales of Scotch whisky soar.
Environment Agency announces shake-up of rod licences after listening to calls from anglers
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
MMO announces that £800,000 funding has been offered to each of the six Fisheries Local Action Groups under EMFF scheme
Experienced veterinarian returns to Defra to begin his new role in January 2017
Owner and master of under 10 metre vessel pleads guilty to fisheries offences.
Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at The Hunstrete Fishery, Avon
Government decides not to opt-in to new European proposal.
Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at Melton Ponds, Norfolk
Thousands of businesses will have expert help to revolutionise food production
The VMD has issued a batch recall for Genta-Equine 100mg/ml solution for injection for horses.
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