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Greater policy emphasis is needed on the multiple-win agenda that couples school meals with benefits to agriculture, education and nutrition
How to use and supply animal by-products (ABPs) as farm animal feed or in feed, and how to get your site registered and approved.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
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...
Find out if the goods you're declaring to inward or outward processing are classed as sensitive goods.
We’re the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. We help to protect and restore our natural world. Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Rules for importing organic food, feed and seed to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
The government is introducing new measures to limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
Article explores shift from feeding to nourishing people
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.
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
This strategy sets out what we will do to create a more prosperous agri-food sector that delivers healthier, more sustainable and affordable diets for all.
How to manage the health and welfare of poultry during transport, at market and during slaughter.
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