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  • Defra is seeking comments on a proposal  by the European Commission to repeal the existing notification requirement and approval procedure for voluntary beef labelling by amending Council Regulation 1760/2000

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Land disposal strategy in support of housing development to convey the contribution the Department expects to make to housing provision.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fisheries 2027 aims to explain the changes in fisheries and fisheries management over the past thirty years and what we are now trying to achieve.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This report documents a review of evidence concerning the impacts of liquid milk production, processing, retailing and consumption.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This sets out a comprehensive and balanced package of measures to tackle TB in cattle, badgers and other animals.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • We invited comments - to be considered alongside the responses to the 2010 public consultation - before taking a decision on whether to proceed with a policy of badger control.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This paper sets out the scope and timeframes for an evidence led review on policy of controlling predation on inland fisheries.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This document sets out a framework for how an outbreak of rabies in England and Wales would be managed.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra consulted non-formally on a proposal to replace the current paper method of reporting pig movements in England with a pre notification electronic system.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Striking a balance: reducing burdens; increasing responsibility; earning recognition. Report on better regulation in farming and food.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The purpose of this non-formal consultation was to invite the views of stakeholders on an amending regulation which adds 'Polyhalite', a crude salt of potassium, to Schedule 1 of The Fertilisers Regulations 1991.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK’s official contribution to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s “First Report on the State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources”.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The plan identifies 38 Recommended Actions to help in the protection and sustainable use of our FAnGR,

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This report sets out our views on this key policy issue, one that affects all animal keepers in England.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on securing a more prosperous fishing industry with sustainable fish stocks and a health marine environment.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The food industry sustainability strategy (FISS) will help the food industry contribute to the UK’s sustainability goal.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The government's response to the reports by Sir Peter North and the Transport Select Committee on drink and drug driving.

  • Policy proposals for controlling bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle include a range of options for badger management by culling and/or vaccination.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This document contains the following information: Memorandum to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee post-legislative assessment of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This document contains the following information: Annual review of controls on imports of animal products: April 2009 to March 2010.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government