Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ministry · Government of United Kingdom
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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Head of institution
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Mandate
What it is responsible for
- Improving and protecting the environment
- Growing a green economy
- Sustaining thriving rural communities
- Supporting food, farming and fishing industries
From the official description[1]
Evidence
Sources
- [1]Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
GOV.UKOfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026