Policy papers and consultations

The government's response to the recommendations made by the independent review into labour shortages in the food supply chain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 9 May 2024

• Independent review into labour shortages in the food supply chain: government response

  Foreword I would like to thank John Shropshire and the expert panel for…

The UK's second 5-year national action plan setting out ambitions and actions for the next 5 years in support of the 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 5 others
• Updated: 8 May 2024

• Confronting antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029

  Executive summary Antimicrobials are the cornerstone of modern medicine…

Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2023.

• From: Natural England
• Updated: 1 May 2024

• Summary of 2023 badger control operations

  Natural England Chief Scientist’s advice on the outcome of badger control…

• Annex A1: updating minimum and maximum numbers during 2023 badger control operations

  Background In 2023, as in previous years, it became apparent from daily…

• Annex A2: data from the 2023 badger control operations

  Area Controlled shooting: shots taken Controlled shooting: badgers removed…

• Annex B: summary of 2023 badger control compliance monitoring

  Background Natural England is the competent authority regarding the…

• Summary of badger vaccination in 2023

  Background The government’s strategy on tackling bovine tuberculosis in…

The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 24 April 2024

This paper sets out progress and priorities for tackling agri-food system environmental data challenges through the Food Data Transparency Partnership.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 23 April 2024

Consultation on proposals to evolve badger control policy and support responsible cattle movements and purchasing. This is part of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 22 April 2024

Seeking views on the third phase of reforms to wine regulation. This follows previous reforms to labelling requirements, packaging flexibility and oenological practices.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 16 April 2024

Seeking views on proposals to make it compulsory for bird keepers in Great Britain to register their birds.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and 1 others
• Updated: 15 April 2024

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on early termination intensive cull licences issued in 2021 and 2022 after 2 or 3 years.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 11 April 2024

Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2023.

• From: Natural England
• Updated: 11 April 2024

This consultation seeks views on the government’s plan to introduce a Common User Charge to recover operating costs at government-run border control posts.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 3 April 2024

Our plans for agriculture in England from 1 January 2021, with an update for January 2024.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 19 March 2024

What Defra and the Welsh Government are doing to reduce the risks from avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 18 March 2024

Update on progress under the Nature Markets Framework.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 15 March 2024

The government’s response to the recommendations of the independent review on the structure of the pig industry in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 14 March 2024

Ymgynghoriad ar gynigion i gyflwyno labelu bwyd tecach er mwyn rhoi gwybodaeth gliriach i ddefnyddwyr am darddiad bwyd a sut y mae’n cael ei gynhyrchu.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 12 March 2024

Consultation on proposals to introduce fairer food labelling to provide consumers with clearer information on where food comes from and how it's produced.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 12 March 2024

Find out how to comment on badger control in Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Somerset, and Warwickshire.

• From: Natural England
• Updated: 19 February 2024

A response by the government to the House of Lords, Horticultural Sector Committee - report of session 2022 to 2023.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 9 February 2024

We are seeking views on proposed changes in relation to nutrition labelling, composition and standards (NLCS) retained EU law.

• From: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
• Updated: 6 February 2024