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Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
Get help to improve water and air quality, and reduce flood risk on agricultural land.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Rules you must follow, who’s responsible, when to tell the Environment Agency and what to do if you get an enforcement notice.
Get paid to manage land sustainably to benefit the environment and support food production: find out if your land is eligible, select and apply for SFI actions.
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
Find out how to create a woodland management plan for grant and felling licence applications. This will help you plan and develop a sustainable woodland.
Guidance on the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory testing services and prices for animal disease diagnosis.
Register and manage your access to EHC Online using Government Gateway and your Defra account.
Apply for a specific licence for any movement or activity in a bird flu (avian influenza) disease zone not covered by a general licence.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from a non-EU country to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the import rules and inspection rate…
What cattle keepers must record and report when they move cattle, bison or buffalo and the deadlines.
How to comply with food standards law when producing, importing or selling bread and flour.
Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and Wales on applying for an export health certificate.
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