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The seeds which must be certified before you can market them, how to get them certified and how to get a licence for your seed business.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
Farm Saved Seed rules, eligible species for payment and how to declare and make payments online.
Protocols and procedures for testing the value for cultivation or use (VCU) of agricultural crops.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
How to apply for national listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
What land use codes to use in 2023 when declaring land in a rural payments application such as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Countryside Stewardship (CS).
What land use codes to use in 2022 when declaring land in a rural payments application such as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Countryside Stewardship (CS).
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the winter bird food option.
Coding agricultural land when you apply for the Basic Payment Scheme
Restrictions on burning crop residues, and the rules you must follow when you burn to protect the environment and avoid causing nuisance.
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