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Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, addresses the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference.
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The British Embassy is celebrating a significant milestone in UK-Philippine trade relations: the return of UK poultry imports to the Philippines.
A bluetongue restricted zone has been declared in regions in England
The Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season.
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee on the changes to bovine identification, registration and movement.
New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually.
New measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock
New legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences
Export of livestock for slaughter and fattening will be banned under new legislation.
Two West Midlands farmers who neglected their livestock have been successfully prosecuted following an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Improvements to the traceability system for cattle have been set out by the government.
Mark Spencer drives tractor to Parliament to shine a light on mental health in rural communities
Register your interest and save the date for our Antiparasitic Resistance Research Symposium on 9 August 2023.
Shropshire farmer given 100 hours of community service following successful prosecution
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