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Apply online for a CPH number for land or buildings you'll use to keep livestock, including those kept as pets, in England.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
The signs of bluetongue virus and how you must report it in sheep, cattle and other livestock.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Apply for funding for a vet to visit your farm to reduce endemic diseases and conditions, increase animal productivity and improve animal welfare.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
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.
How to import or move food and drink from the EU to Great Britain.
McCance and Widdowson’s 'composition of foods integrated dataset' on the nutrient content of the UK food supply.
Find out if you’re eligible for delinked payments, how they’re calculated and when you’ll receive them.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
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.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Guidance for Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) on registering for EHC Online and certifying export health certificates.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
Use Sam to submit TB test results online if you are an Official Veterinarian (OV) or Approved TB Tester (ATT).
Payments for farmers who carry out eligible agricultural activities, what you need to know and do before you can apply for an annual payment.
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…
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