Climate change linked to increased risk of flooding in UK
A look into details of a Europe-wide study regarding the impacts of climate change on flooding.
Defra Press Office
Defra chief scientist exit interviews
Professor Sir Ian Boyd, the outgoing Defra Chief Scientific Adviser has given exit interviews on his last day in post.
Ban on live elephant exports and Today Programme previews National Parks review
The UK has taken part in international discussions to protect elephants at the CITES conference and BBC Radio 4 Today Programme special episode commemorates the 70th anniversary of the National Parks legislation and previewed the Designated Landscapes Review.
UK launches call for greater marine protection and more ambitious environmental targets
The PM has called for greater international action and more ambitious global targets to end biodiversity loss and tackle climate change.
White-tailed eagles enjoy soaring return
A look into the continuing coverage of the return of White-tailed eagles to the Isle of Wight.
Giraffes given protection at international CITES convention
The UK has participated in discussions at CITES which has seen Giraffes added to the endangered animals list.
The return of England's white-tailed eagles
Today we successfully reintroduced white-tailed eagles on the Isle of Wight.
Bovine TB
Today's blog looks at Defra's response to recent coverage in the Daily Mirror speculating about badger control licences.
BBC Focus on Farming and tackling trading endangered species online
Today we're looking at the BBC's Focus on Farming week and Minister Goldsmith's support for calls to tackle the online trade of endangered species.
Minister Goldsmith calls for consultation to ban primates as pets
A look into today's coverage following Minister Zac Goldsmith's instructions to Defra officials to look into banning primates as pets.