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Food and farming

EU import of animals and animal products: notify authorities

If you’re planning to import animals, germplasm, or animal products to England, Scotland or Wales, you must tell the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

You must notify APHA at least 24 hours before your animals or products are due to arrive into Great Britain.

Health and Safety for new and temporary workers

With summer arriving and the subsequent increase in seasonal work, workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months at a workplace as during the whole of the rest of their working life.

The extra risk arises due to:

Your views wanted – amendments to Welsh food legislation

The Welsh Government wants your views on proposed changes to Welsh domestic food law in preparation for Brexit.

The proposals will help businesses adapt to possible changes in labelling requirements after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Chamber Business Awards 2019

Recognising and rewarding excellence in British business, the Chamber Business Awards is one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes. 

The awards catergories for this year are:

Scholarship open to ambitious agriculturists

Do you work in the red meat sector?

Do you want to improve your business, travel abroad to visit producers and learn more about the global industry?

If you answered yes then why not take this opportunity to apply for the Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) scholarship worth £3,000.

Food Business Investment Scheme

The Food Business Investment Scheme (FBIS) is open to applications from a wide range of businesses involved in primary and/or secondary processing of agricultural products.

Rural Business Awards 2019

The Rural Business Awards is to give recognition to businesses operating right across the rural sector.

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