The Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA)

The Food and Environment Research Agency is an Executive Agency of Defra. Fera has three areas of responsibility: (1) Regulation, policy and risk - Fera delivers inspectorate functions and work with the lead authorities and agencies to support policy development. (2) Research and assurance - Fera provides scientific evidence, analysis and professional advice. (3) Response and recovery - Fera is an essential element of the nation's capability to respond to, and recover from, emergency situations.

What is Insect Week?

Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

Every two years, the Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.