Government & regulatory agencies links
No matter how small your smallholding, when you have livestock on your land or you run an agricultural business from it, there are formal registrations to be made and procedures to be followed. Here are links to the main regulatory agencies in the UK.
Government & regulatory agencies sub-categories
Government & regulatory agencies
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency
The AHVLA is a UK government agency responsible for safeguarding animal health and welfare through research, surveillance and inspection.
http://animalhealth.defra.gov.uk/Egg Marketing Inspectorate
The Egg Marketing Inspectorate regulates the selling of eggs in England and Wales.
http://animalhealth.defra.gov.uk/about/contact-us/eggmarketinginspectors.htmlRural Payments Agency
Responsible for subsidy payments to UK farmers and for maintaining the rural land register.
http://rpa.defra.gov.uk/Scottish Government Eggs and Poultry Unit
The body responsible for the regulation of egg sales and marketing in Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture/Livestock/eggsScottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Department
SGRPID is responsible for the payment of subsidies and grants to Scottish farmers and smallholders.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture