FERA Privatised February 20, 2015 12:00 am The Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) is to be part-privatised. The Government research facility, based in York, provides scientific expertise in crop production, land use, the environment, animal health and food production. Whilst DEFRA will retain a 25% share in FERA, a joint venture with Capita and Newcastle University will see £14.5m of new investment in the organisation.
