
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is a UK government department responsible for environmental policy, food security, and rural development. Rather than operating as an investment firm, Defra deploys public capital and policy levers to advance environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity, and rural prosperity across England. The department manages a portfolio of initiatives spanning nature recovery, climate adaptation, food system resilience, and rural economic development, often working through partnerships with private investors, NGOs, and local authorities. Defra's capital deployment—exemplified by commitments such as £30 million in first loss capita...
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