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  • Dangerous dogs: maximum prison sentences for dog attacks

    Consultation on whether the punishment for an owner whose dog kills or severely injures a person, or their assistance dog, should be increased.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AHWBE recommendation on disease control regime for camelids and other non-bovine species.

    AHWBE Recommendation on a 3 stage process for reinforcing the current disease control regime for camelids and other non-bovine species.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft flood insurance legislation

    Publication of the draft flood insurance clauses for the Water Bill provide the opportunity to examine our proposed legislative approach to flood insurance.

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

  • UK food and drink: international action plan 2014

    An export action plan for the UK food and drink sector.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • African horse sickness control strategy

    The African Horse Sickness Control Strategy guides the reader through new African horse sickness legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.

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

  • Proposals to stop BSE testing of healthy slaughtered cattle in England and Wales from 1 January 2013

    Defra, the Welsh Government and the Food Standards Agency invited your views on a proposal to stop BSE testing of healthy slaughtered cattle in England and Wales from 1 January 2013, in line with EU proposals

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Triennial review of Gangmasters Licensing Authority

    This is a triennial review of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Site waste management plans

    This consultation is intended to ensure we understand the implications of the proposed repeal of the Site Waste Management Plan regulations.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the final report of the Ecosystem Markets Task Force

    Government response to 'Realising nature's value: The Final Report of the Ecosystem Markets Task Force'.

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

  • Farming regulation task force implementation: earned recognition plan

    Plan to give farmers the opportunity to earn recognition and reduce the burden of on-farm inspections.

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

  • Changes to the scope and governance of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority

    We sought views on plans to change legislation to amend the scope and governance of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.

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

  • Food and farming innovation competition: evaluation report

    Report covering the 21 projects funded by the ‘Feasility for growth’ competition, supporting the agriculture, food and drink sectors.

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

  • Fish Labelling (England) Regulations 2012

    Seeking views on how Commercial Designations for Fish lists are maintained and updating SI to include EU Fisheries Control requirements.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CAP reform in England: Status report on direct payments

    An update on direct payments (including “greening”).

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

  • CAP reform in England: Status report on the new Rural Development Programme

    An update on agreeing the new EU Rural Development Regulation which sets out what England’s Rural Development Programme should cover.

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

  • Low carbon agriculture for avoided deforestation and poverty reduction in Brazil: Intervention summary

    How the International Climate Fund (ICF) is supporting farmers to deploy low carbon agriculture and restore forests.

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

  • Anaerobic digestion strategy and action plan: annual report 2012 to 2013

    Annual report on progress under the anaerobic digestion strategy and action plan.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge: Water and marine theme - marine proposals

    Our proposals to deal with the marine element of the Red Tape Challenge.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge: Water and marine theme - implementation plan

    Our plan to deal with the 235 water and marine regulations that we are looking to improve or scrap.

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

  • Bread and Flour Regulations 1998

    Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and the need for fortification of flour in England with calcium, iron, niacin and thiamin.

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