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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.
Find out how you could do the SFI actions for farmland wildlife on arable and horticultural land.
Grant support for activities that enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
Protocols and procedures for testing the value for cultivation or use (VCU) of agricultural crops.
Find out how you could do the SFI actions for buffer strips.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
Guidance, application forms and protocols for plant breeders' rights, national listing, seed certification and farmed saved seed.
Seeds enriched with zinc are usually associated with better germination, more vigorous seedlings and higher yields.
Use these general provisions to help you determine the origin of your products.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
How to apply for national listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards you must follow to import and export plant seeds, food and manufactured goods.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
Read about temporary adjustments to agri-environment scheme options and actions in 2024 due to wet weather.
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