Guidance: Changing uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land: when you need permission

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.




Guidance: Clarifying information: imports of live animals and germinal products – IIN GEN/5

Clarifications on technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.




Policy paper: Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026

Agreed record of the consultations held between the Faroe Islands and the UK for North-East Atlantic mackerel fishing opportunities in 2026.




Policy paper: Animal welfare strategy for England

A new integrated approach to bring about a generational step change and deliver sustainable and embedded improvements to animal welfare.




Research: Sheep and goat pox in Europe

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for sheep and goat pox in Europe since September 2022.