Our message is clear: we're cracking down on waste crime.

The first meeting of the Farming and Food Partnership Board took place on Wednesday. 🤝 Building on Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review, the Board will work to create a more productive, profitable and resilient food system. Find out more: https://t.co/bdGjURazw6

Our Land Use Framework is a blueprint for making the best use of our land. Minister for Food Security @AngelaEagle MP visited @UniOfReading’s Sonning Farm, where new ways of farming are being trialled to boost resilience to climate change. Read more: https://t.co/AhjrrlUfms

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Trail hunting is set to be banned, delivering a key manifesto commitment. Today we open our public consultation on how to take the ban forward. The consultation will run until 18 June. Watch Baroness Hayman explain more about the consultation, and why it’s so important ⬇️

Storm overflow spill events across England have dropped by 35% compared to 2024. While this largely reflects unusually dry conditions in 2025, the data helps to target action to clean up our waterways where it is needed most. Find out more: https://t.co/4hNYG8TRfb

Today @CMAgovUK has published its final report into vet services for household pets. We're already consulting on the biggest reforms to the vet sector in 60 years - clearer prices, stronger protections, better care. 🐾 Have your say: https://t.co/685UTvuuRi

Wild bird populations like pochard, goldeneye, pintail and woodcock are under pressure. We're planning to consult on new measures to strengthen their protection against shooting and support their recovery. Find out more: https://t.co/4yMy6kIpba

Dagenham farm is on a mission to supply it's local community with fresh produce.🥦🍎 @angelaeagle joined them to find out more about what they’re growing, the impact it has on their lives, and their plans for the future. @GrowingComm @CSANetwork

2,700 miles. The longest managed coastal path in the world. 🌊 The King Charles III England Coast Path has officially launched, connecting people to England's entire coastline for the first time in history. Read more: https://t.co/dC1v9xSTe2 #KCIIIECP

Waste criminals have been damaging our communities, countryside, environment and economy for too long. Our Waste Crime Action Plan sends a clear message: dump illegally and you will face the full consequences. Read more: https://t.co/WKmx6p0I2G

We’re taking a zero-tolerance approach to waste crime. Curious about what that really means? Check out our video below 👇 https://t.co/93LAjwHsJo

We were thrilled to welcome His Majesty The King to open the new Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, part of The King’s series, and launch the King Charles III England Coast Path today. 🌊 These both stand as enduring commitments to protecting nature and public access.

It has been a landmark few weeks at DEFRA. From farmers to communities at risk of flooding, and those blighted by waste crime, we will continue to deliver for those who need it most.

The Floods Resilience Taskforce brings together experts and decision-makers from across industry to help bolster community resilience and strengthen preparedness for flooding. Ahead of the meeting we asked members for their top tips on how to prepare for flooding 🔽

Today I launched England’s Land Use Framework, providing a clear blueprint for making best use of the land we have. It will help: 🏡Build new homes 🌾Guarantee food security ⚡Deliver clean energy 🌳Restore nature Creating a prosperous future for generations to come.

Land is our most fundamental national asset. Now there’s a plan to use it smarter - for food, homes, nature and clean energy. 🌾 Find out about the Land Use Framework: https://t.co/AhjrrlUfms #UKGrowth #LandUse

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ https://t.co/FlXxJRTbqp

Protect livestock. Walk dogs responsibly. 🐕 The new livestock worrying law is now in force across England and Wales, giving police stronger powers to investigate and respond to incidents where dogs chase or attack farm animals. Find out more below https://t.co/wEB3TVMNAz

We’re investing £1.4bn over the next year to protect homes, businesses and vital infrastructure from flooding. Across the country, over 600 schemes will receive a share of this investment to help us continue building the nation’s flood resilience. https://t.co/7Zaq8XpCnm