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Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these Terms and Conditions if they applied for an agreement on or after 5 January 2026.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing other animal products for human consumption (such as honey or snails) to Great Britain.
All national applications will be processed on one of six timetables that vary in length depending on the complexity and nature of the application under assessment.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Information about the availability of BTV-3 vaccines for animal keepers.
Field Officers may visit your holding to check that you’re following the rules for cattle, bison and buffalo identification and record keeping.
Find out about the Fruit and Vegetables Scheme.
Allocation coefficients and decision
Standard rules for research and development activities which support products and processes associated with permitted activities at Part A(1) installations.
The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.
Cross compliance ended on 31 December 2023. If you are a farmer or land manager, find out what this means for you.
The licence sets out where you can fish, what you are not allowed to fish and the limits for the stocks you are allowed to fish and land.
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
What to do if the livestock manure produced on your farm is likely to exceed the amount you're allowed to spread on your land in an NVZ (farm limit).
What to do if a customer registered with the Rural Payments service dies.
How to spot sheep scab, what to do if you suspect it and control measures to prevent its spread.
The rules that manufacturers and importers of fertilisers need to follow when trading in the UK.
A closed grant for farm buildings, machinery or equipment that adds value to crops or livestock by increasing productivity and improving the environment.
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
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