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How to use ‘on hold’ health claims that are still under consideration in the EU in Great Britain.
What a cattle movement is, what you need to do before you move cattle, and when you must not move cattle.
Code of recommendations and guidance for laying hens, meat chickens, ducks, turkeys and other birds bred on farms.
Find out if you need a UK Agricultural Policy (UKAP) licence to become an importer/exporter of agricultural produce and how to apply.
How to get authorised as an OV, maintain your authorisation and set up a new practice, and what to do if you will be tuberculin (TB) skin testing.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
How to spot anthrax, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Livestock keepers must use this service to report using the BTV-3 vaccine in England, Scotland and Wales.
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.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep animals safe from bluetongue virus.
Find out about compensation arrangements for animals culled by the government as part of certain disease control strategies.
How to spot brucellosis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread
How to meet expected welfare, health and safety standards in the horse industry if keeping horses for commercial purposes in the UK.
Technical information about the import requirements for POAO for human consumption, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
The regulations farmers and land managers must follow when storing more than 1,500 litres of agricultural fuel oil, such as red diesel and white diesel.
How to apply for a grant to restock or improve woodland after tree health problems, and how to manage your funding agreement.
Spreading slurry and milk on agricultural land: Environment Agency advice in exceptional circumstances such as extreme weather.
How to apply for certification, the register of growers and fees for crop and tuber inspections under the Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS).
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
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