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Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started before April 2018.
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Use this statement to find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Steps farmers and land managers must take before applying for Countryside Stewardship on common land and shared grazing.
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding on this site.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2017.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to regulated product applications considered in this document. Launch date: 15 December 2025 Respond by: 08 February 2026
This booklet shows how the technique of body condition scoring can contribute to good husbandry, welfare and management of beef cows.
Information and resources about the changes to English agricultural policy.
Criteria for the Environment Agency to use when enforcing the Farming Rules for Water, particularly for autumn and winter applications of organic manures.
This document sets out the governance, policy and other arrangements for the approval of food establishments by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland.
How to apply for approval to hold a dedicated sale for TB restricted cattle in England and Wales, and the procedures to follow when a market is held.
Article by Amanda Carson published in Vet Record.
The dangers of DNP and the National Food Crime Unit's role in reducing the health risk to the public.
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
How to spot Bonamia ostreae, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
For more information about grazing rights on common land, read the Basic Payment Scheme: guidance on GOV.UK.
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