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How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Register and manage your access to EHC Online using Government Gateway and your Defra account.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
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…
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.
Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Different food additives and advice on regulations and the safety of additives in food.
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve National Landscapes, National Parks and the Broads.
Where you need to apply for approval of a food or meat establishment depending on the type of your establishment and your location.
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.
How to apply for Capital grants plans or a Capital grants study and how to manage your funding agreement.
Rules you must follow, who’s responsible, when to notify the Environment Agency and what to do if you get an enforcement notice.
Amend the country parish holding details held by the Rural Payments Agency.
Read the guidance to help you claim payment for Countryside Stewardship agreements that started before 2025, and for capital items.
Food safety management pack for small catering businesses such as restaurants and takeaways that serve Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan cuisines.
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