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FOI release: Defra spend on social media

Defra spend on social media

Apr 25, 2018

FOI release: Meetings with Minister Thérèse Coffey about food packaging and recycling

Meetings with Minister Thérèse Coffey about food packaging plastics and recycling.

Apr 25, 2018

Guidance: Approved sheep and goat ear tag suppliers

Sheep and goat keepers must only buy ear tags from suppliers on this list, which have been approved by Defra.

Jan 01, 2010

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds: useful resources

List of beneficiaries, publicity materials, regulations and a glossary for organisations running European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund projects.

Jul 16, 2015

Promotional material: Mid Tier events 2018: Countryside Stewardship

Help for farmers and land managers making applications for Mid Tier.

Mar 02, 2018

Open consultation: Bovine TB Strategy review 2018: call for evidence

We’re asking for evidence to inform our bovine tuberculosis (bTB) strategy review which is considering future priorities.

Apr 24, 2018

Guidance: Lists of recognised animal breeding organisations

In accordance with EU zootechnical legislation, Defra lists recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species.

Nov 01, 2012

Guidance: Protected food name: Lough Neagh Pollan

The specification for Lough Neagh Pollan, a protected food name product.

Jan 27, 2016

Guidance: Rural Payments: registering and updating your details

How to register and update your personal, business and land details on the Rural Payments service (including RLE1 guidance).

Feb 28, 2017

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