tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-05-02T12:33:32+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england2025-05-02T12:33:32+01:00Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in EnglandFind out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation2025-04-12T00:01:02+01:00Foot and mouth disease: latest situationCurrent cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-farmers-in-sfi-schemes-as-government-successfully-allocates-sustainable-farming-budget2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Record farmers in SFI schemes as government successfully allocates sustainable farming budget�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 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/steve-reed-speech-at-the-2025-oxford-farming-conference2025-01-09T00:00:00+00:00Steve Reed speech at the 2025 Oxford Farming ConferenceSecretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, addresses the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/bovine-tb-authorisation-for-badger-control-in-20242024-10-16T16:00:01+01:00Bovine TB: authorisation for badger control in 2024Licences and conditions relating to licensed actions on or around protected sites.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/bovine-tb-authorisation-for-supplementary-badger-control-in-20242024-10-16T16:00:01+01:00Bovine TB: authorisation for supplementary badger control in 2024Licences and conditions relating to licensed actions on or around protected sites.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-poultry-imports-return-to-the-philippines2024-09-18T10:50:16+01:00UK Poultry Imports Return to the PhilippinesThe British Embassy is celebrating a significant milestone in UK-Philippine trade relations: the return of UK poultry imports to the Philippines.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/case-of-bluetongue-virus-btv3-confirmed-near-haddiscoe-south-norfolk2024-08-31T10:38:59+01:00Bluetongue virus restricted zones declaredA bluetongue restricted zone has been declared in regions in Englandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-urges-farmers-to-start-preparations-for-winter-slurry-storage2024-07-16T10:17:11+01:00Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storageThe Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/export-of-live-animals-banned2024-05-20T15:08:09+01:00Export of live animals bannedLegislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bluetongue-virus-risk-set-out-for-the-year-ahead2024-05-07T00:00:00+01:00Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year aheadAnimal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-letter-assessing-changes-to-bovine-identification-registration-and-movement2024-04-29T12:38:12+01:00Animal Sentience Committee letter assessing changes to bovine identification, registration and movementLetter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee on the changes to bovine identification, registration and movement. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measures-to-help-protect-poultry-industry-from-bird-flu2024-03-19T10:53:22+00:00New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird fluNew registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-bill-to-clamp-down-on-livestock-worrying2024-02-02T14:22:04+00:00Government backs Bill to clamp down on livestock worryingNew measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/penalty-notices-introduced-for-animal-health-and-welfare-offences2023-12-11T00:00:00+00:00Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offencesNew legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offencestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-legislation-set-to-ban-live-animal-exports2023-12-04T18:48:18+00:00New legislation set to ban live animal exportsExport of livestock for slaughter and fattening will be banned under new legislation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-proposals-for-improved-system-for-cattle-registration2023-09-25T14:40:00+01:00Government proposals for improved system for cattle registrationImprovements to the traceability system for cattle have been set out by the government. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farming-minister-takes-part-in-tractor-relay-on-mental-health2023-07-06T19:34:23+01:00Farming Minister takes part in tractor relay on mental healthMark Spencer drives tractor to Parliament to shine a light on mental health in rural communities
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vmds-antiparasitic-resistance-research-symposium-9-august-20232023-07-04T10:55:54+01:00VMD's Antiparasitic Resistance Research Symposium 9 August 2023Register your interest and save the date for our Antiparasitic Resistance Research Symposium on 9 August 2023.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/shropshire-farmer-given-100-hours-of-community-service2023-06-12T10:55:00+01:00Shropshire farmer given 100 hours of community serviceShropshire farmer given 100 hours of community service following successful prosecution