Archive for 'Food and Farming'
Review of the Independent Agricultural Appeals Panel
Final report of a review by Defra, May 2012. This review considered how the Appeals Panels operate, the continuing need for such a body, and how the process can be made more efficient.
Industry Debate on the Future of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
A number of ideas and suggestions were put forward during two Breakout Sessions. Each session was divided into four cross-sector groups to ensure wide discussion and challenge. More detail on the themes and outcomes for each Group is provided in Section 3 of this Report.
Controlled shooting of badgers in the field under licence to prevent the spread of bovine TB in cattle
Best practice guidance This Best Practice Guidance describes best practice for the controlled shooting of free-ranging badgers in the field and the associated use of artificial light (i.e. ‘lamping’). Compliance with this guidance will normally be a condition of a licence issued for the killing of badgers by this means to prevent the spread of [...]
Cage-trapping and shooting of badgers under licence to prevent the spread of bovine TB in cattle
Best practice guidance This Best Practice Guidance describes best practice for the use of live-capture (cage) traps followed by humane shooting and related use of artificial light for the taking and/or killing of badgers. Compliance with this guidance will normally be a condition of a licence issued for the taking/killing of badgers by this means [...]
Establishing and running a badger culling training course and assessing competence: minimum course requirements
Government policy is to allow the granting of licenses under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to enable a cull of badgers for the purpose of controlling bovine tuberculosis in cattle. Natural England (NE) is the licensing authority and will grant licences subject to strict criteria and licence [...]
Bovine TB Compliance and Enforcement Priorities
Ministers have agreed a number of priorities for improving compliance with and enforcement of the controls in place to tackle bovine TB in England.
Progress towards a sustainable future for livestock farming
In responding to concerns expressed by Friends of the Earth about the sustainability of UK livestock production and consumption, Jim Paice MP, Minister for Agriculture and Food, encouraged them to convene a stakeholder conference of interested parties in early 2011 to take stock of and discuss progress. Addressing that conference, the Minister welcomed Friends of [...]
Bluetongue Flyer
This is a flyer detailing clinical signs to look out for in an outbreak of Bluetongue.
Bluetongue – Guidance for livestock keepers
This is a leaflet providing some facts on Bluetongue and advice on what to do if you suspect your animals have the disease.
UK Bluetongue Control Strategy
The attached is a document detailing an agreed Government and Stakeholder strategy to limit the impact of an incursion of Bluetongue (BTV) in the United Kingdom.