Defra press office contacts

Head of News

T: 020 7238 1261

Out of hours

For media queries before 9am and after 6pm on weekdays, and on weekends and public holidays:

T: 0345 051 8486

Farming and animals

Covering animal health, animal welfare, farming, CITES/wildlife crime:

T: 020 7238 6092 / 6007 / 5054 / 6483

Rural and water

Covering rural affairs, environmental stewardship, National Parks and access, water policy, flooding and coastal erosion and waterways:

T: 020 7238 6462 / 6466 / 6027 / 6146 / 6479

Food, waste and local environment

Covering agri-tech, food, waste, fisheries, air quality and noise, chemicals/pesticides, climate change adaptation:

T: 020 7238 5391 / 5334 / 1822 / 6751

Environment

Covering biodiversity, environmental protection, forestry, tree/plant health, marine environment:

T: 020 7238 6600 / 6449 / 5599

Planning

Ensuring that all dates for Defra announcements, consultations and speeches are strategically co-ordinated across HM Government:

T: 020 7238 6483

Corporate

For all corporate media enquiries:

T: 020 7238 6600 / 6449