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How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Analysis of farmer views and opinions towards Defra’s vision for farming
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Farmer Derek Dyer contaminated a private water supply and polluted a stream after a slurry store built from farmyard manure collapsed.
Farm Saved Seed rules, eligible species for payment and how to declare and make payments online.
Surveys of English farming practices.
Food grown, sold and consumed; farm productivity, management and commodity prices; health and welfare of farm animals; control of animal and plant diseases.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Foresight project looking at the increasing pressures on the global food system between now and 2050.
What to do if your land is affected by extreme weather, such as flooding, extreme heat or drought.
Statistics about organic farming in the UK.
Apply for grants to improve productivity and profitability, the environment and animal health and welfare on your farm.
Read about temporary adjustments to agri-environment scheme options and actions in 2024 due to wet weather.
These evidence packs bring together existing statistics on agriculture to summarise the current state of the agricultural industry in the United Kingdom.
Find out who can use, and how to apply to join the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme.
Information for farmers about inspections carried out when there have been complaints about the welfare of livestock on farms.
Information about who will inspect your farm or land, what they’re looking for and any penalties you may get.
Health and safety issues and regulations for farm vehicles, machinery and equipment: risk assessments and good practice.
At the Farmers Weekly Transition Live Event, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay gave a speech outlining the support available from government for farmers
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