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  • 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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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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”).

    • 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 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.

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

  • Sustainable consumption report: Follow-up to the green food project

    This report and the conclusions of the Sustainable Consumption Project have been jointly developed and owned by members of the working groups.

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

  • Improving honey bee health

    Proposed changes to managing and controlling bee pests and diseases.

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

  • Controls on imports of animal products annual review: April 2011 to March 2012

    This is the 10th annual review of controls on imports of animal products, also known as Products Of Animal Origin (POAO).

    • From: Border Force and 2 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future of farming review: 2013 report

    The review examined the barriers and opportunities for new entrants entering and building successful careers in farming.

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

  • Annual review of controls on imports of animal products: April 2010 to March 2011

    This is the ninth annual review of controls on imports of animal products, also known as Products Of Animal Origin (POAO).

    • 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 Deregulation Bill

    The Deregulation Bill is part of the government's ongoing drive to remove unnecessary bureaucracy that costs British businesses millions.

    • From: Cabinet Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft UK guidance on the testing procedure for prohibited substances in organic products

    Organic production of food and feed in the UK and in other EU Member States is controlled by EU Regulations (Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007 and Commission Regulation (EC) 889/2008)

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

  • TB science workshop report: the Royal Society 25 April 2013

    Summary of the TB science workshop help on the 25 April 2013 and presentations from the event.

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

  • Proposed revision of fees for statutory services delivered by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)

    We are seeking your views on proposed changes to fees for statutory services currently delivered by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

    • 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

  • ‘One year on’ assessment: Government response

    Defra has published a response to the Farming Regulation Task Force Implementation Group’s assessment. 

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

  • Statement of New Regulation (SNR5) - January to June 2013

    Information relating to Defra's Statement of New Regulation covering the period January to June 2013.

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

  • Bovine TB risk-based trading: Empowering farmers to manage TB trading risks

    The final report of the Bovine TB Risk Based Trading Group.

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

  • Review of environmental advice, incentives and partnership approaches for the farming sector in England

    Final report sets out Defra's plans to deliver a framework of advice, incentives and partnership approaches for farmers and land managers.

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

  • UK country report on farm animal genetic resources 2012

    This report includes the first full inventory of UK breeds of farm animals for a decade.

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