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Defra’s Red Tape Challenge Implementation Plan covering all of Defra’s Red Tape Challenge commitments.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Final independent assessment of the progress made by the government to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers.
Seeking views on a proposal to increase the fees for national listing and plant breeders’ rights.
This consultation is to seek views on the government’s proposals to abolish Food from Britain.
Seeking views on amendments to the spreadable fats, milk and milk products regulations to remove the requirement to fortify margarine.
Our proposals to deal with the agriculture element of the Red Tape Challenge.
Seeking views on proposed enforcement arrangements for updated EU marketing standards on olive oil.
Agri-tech strategy setting out how government and industry will build on the strengths of the UK sector.
Call for evidence to provide views on the issues which affect consumer confidence.
This consultation is to seek views on the government’s proposals to abolish the Committee on Agricultural Valuation.
Opportunity to comment on the proposed fee increases for seeds marketing in England and Wales.
This consultation invites views on the draft Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (England) Regulations 2013.
An export action plan for the UK food and drink sector.
Plan to give farmers the opportunity to earn recognition and reduce the burden of on-farm inspections.
We sought views on plans to change legislation to amend the scope and governance of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.
Report covering the 21 projects funded by the ‘Feasility for growth’ competition, supporting the agriculture, food and drink sectors.
This report and the conclusions of the Sustainable Consumption Project have been jointly developed and owned by members of the working groups.
The review examined the barriers and opportunities for new entrants entering and building successful careers in farming.
Defra has published a response to the Farming Regulation Task Force Implementation Group’s assessment.
Final report sets out Defra's plans to deliver a framework of advice, incentives and partnership approaches for farmers and land managers.
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