DEFRA

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Defra

(ˈdɛfrə)

(in Britain) n acronym for

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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DEFRA

[ˈdɛfrə] n abbr (British) (=Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) → ministère m de l'agriculture

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Defra CSA Professor Sir Ian Boyd marks his last day

Defra chief scientist departs after seven years in post

Miles, who joins the FSA in September, boasts a civil service career spanning almost 20 years and is currently the acting director general for Defra's Brexit delivery group.

Defra's Emily Miles becomes CEO of FSA

According to the National Audit Office, Defra is one of the Government departments "most affected by EU Exit".

Lib Dems in warning over rural affairs Brexit chaos

Despite Welsh Government negotiations, Defra has insisted on keeping post-movement TB testing for Welsh cattle even though it is not needed when low-risk cattle move from England to Wales.

Welsh anger at Defra's border TB testing rules; 'One rule for England, one unfair rule for Wales'

Nicola Spence, from Defra, said: "I am pleased our well-established protocol to eradicate Asian hornets has worked so effectively.

Sting taken out of hornet invasion

Defra was criticised for allowing large quantities of horse meat to pass through UK's food chain.

Ministry hit by another public health row

Yet Defra - the ministry responsible - is still refusing to take decisive action.

Total ban for circus animals; Letters

DEFRA has issued a new guidance on food date labeling for U.K.

U.K. decides 'sell-by' labels lead to food waste

It also called for Defra to find ways to remove "gold-plating" of EU rules, in which UK requirements go beyond what is demanded by Brussels, and for the department to ensure more of its employees have hands-on experience of farming businesses they regulate.

Action needed to protect farmers; Fury over 'gold-plated' EU rules

Neil Dutton, regional manager for The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: "This is a very positive step forward and we welcome Defra recognising that one size does not fit all.

DEFRA MOVE WILL BOOST RECYCLING

During this year, and the next four years, national parks will see around 33% cuts in real terms in their funding from Defra.