Science
Science is at the heart of good policy making at Defra, providing evidence for decision-making, helping us find new policy solutions and helping us to identify and tackle future issues.
Defra is a major funder of science, spending over £300 million annually on research, monitoring and surveillance activities.
We believe that good quality science is crucial in maintaining the high quality of the work we do for the essentials of life - water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants.
Latest news:
- Latest Expression of Interest is now available - 12 March 2009
- New Science Projects released - 11 March 2009
- Call For Research Projects By The Minerals Industry Research Organisation - 23 February 2009
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Page last modified: 12 March 2009



