Archive for 'farming'
Farm and forestry improvement scheme (FFIS) guidance document
The Farm and Forestry Improvement Scheme (FFIS), part of the RDPE programme, aims to help farmers, foresters and horticultural businesses in England to increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment. This handbook had been designed to help applicants get the most from FFIS. The first round of the FFIS has now closed. A [...]
Bovine TB Eradication Programme for England
The Bovine TB Eradication Programme for England sets out a comprehensive and balanced package of measures to tackle TB in cattle, badgers and other animals.
Independent Farming Regulation Task Force report
The report and summary of the independent farming regulation task force.
Farming Elements (within Farming and the Food Chain) Evidence Plan 2011/12 – Annex A: R and D Projects
Evidence Plans are part of Defra’s business planning processes. They have been developed for each policy programme, ongoing function or hub with a substantial evidence base.
Farming Elements (within Farming and the Food Chain) Evidence Plan 2011/12
Evidence Plans are part of Defra’s business planning processes. They have been developed for each policy programme, ongoing function or hub with a substantial evidence base.
Farm fires – Protecting farm animal welfare
All farms are at risk of fire and each year there are over one thousand fires in agricultural buildings, many of them housing livestock.
Fertiliser Manual (RB209)
Using this manual will help farmers and land managers better assess the fertiliser required for the range of crops they plan to grow, by suggesting what level of nutrients are required to provide the best financial return for the farm business. The manual will help ensure that proper account is taken of both mineral fertilisers [...]