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Agriculture
- The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development. Formerly MAFF, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.|
» Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs - Advises the Government on the safety and use of animal feeds and feeding practices. Includes information about the Committee, news and papers.
» BSE - Official UK government site which covers a number of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) related subjects, providing information on the disease and efforts to eradicate it.
» Food Standards Agency - Independent watchdog established to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food safety. Provides information on a variety of food-related issues including health, safety, hygiene and nutrition.
» Forestry Commission of Great Britain - Responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Site provides information on the Commission's activities, properties and development plans.
» Information on Farming - UK Government farming site provides information on Common Agricultural Policy reform, agricultural employment, agrimoney, grants and financial assistance, milk quotas, plant health and horticulture.
» Sheep Dipping - HSE Leaflet AS29 which helps farmers and others involved in dipping sheep to protect their health and the environment.
» The Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission - Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment. Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.
» Veterinary Medicines Directorate - Executive Agency responsible for issues concerning the use and manufacture of veterinary medicines in the UK. Site provides information and publications concerning the work of the VMD.
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