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Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
The DUCR and the optional Part suffix is the main reference key to any Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight (CHIEF) declaration.
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
The National Fisheries Laboratory has seen crucial developments on how species like Prussian carp and topmouth gudgeon can be controlled.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
The Review delivers on a key commitment made at the Farm to Fork Summit and will support farmers and growers to receive a fair price for their products.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to record allocation of off-site biodiversity gains to a development.
In most developing countries, the agricultural sector is critical to drive both economic growth and human development outcomes for rapid poverty reduction.
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
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