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UK government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan outlining principles for payments under environmental schemes and the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Secretary of State announces more details of Sustainable Farming Incentive
The Environment Secretary delivers speech at the Groundswell Agriculture Show.
Lowland peatlands provide some of the country’s most fertile soils, which play a vital role in producing food for our nation.
The Government Chemist team have published a report summarising the findings of a ring trial to assess laboratories’ performance in measuring CBD and controlled cannabinoids
An Essex farm has donated £25,000 to a wildlife charity after abstracting water during a period of dry weather.
UK poultry can now be served on Japanese tables with industry estimates predicting this will boost the industry by up to £65 million over five years.
Correspondence between the Government Chemist, the Chair of the ACMD and the Minister of State for Crime and Policing
New measures introduced through the Kept Animals Bill
Licences and conditions relating to licensed actions on or around protected sites.
Consultation on changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) to support farmers through the agricultural transition period has been launched.
The pilot is due to start in October 2021
Web services, such as the Special Imports System and Adverse Event Reporting are now back online.
The results of the public consultation on the operation of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) on the New Forest common have now been published.
Read this update for information about our schemes - Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship and the Basic Payment Scheme.
Employers of seasonal agricultural workers in the edible horticulture sector urged to register for free workplace testing
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food to the agricultural sector in England about free coronavirus tests for permanent and seasonal workers.
Farmers and land managers have until 17 May to apply for BPS; and claim for CS revenue and ES payments
This webinar on fish speciation will introduce the prevalent methods used in testing laboratories in the UK and EU, and will provide a summary of their scope and limitations
Details of the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive published
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