Government agencies, policies and standards in agriculture and horticulture

Staying informed about the latest agricultural policies, government support schemes, and regulatory standards is essential for every farming and agri-food business in Greater Lincolnshire. On this page you will find direct access to key government agencies and industry bodies that shape the future of agriculture and horticulture across the UK.

From compliance with environmental regulations and food safety standards to understanding rural development policies and subsidy schemes, here you’ll find trusted links and up-to-date guidance to help you operate confidently and sustainably.

• Anglian Water – Working with Farmers
• Animal and Plant Health Agency – Apha
• Animal and Plant Health Agency – Quality & Labelling enquiries
• British Retail Consortium Global Standards – BRCGS: British Retail Consortium Global Standards
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – DEFRA
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Animal Health – 03000 200 301)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Animal Welfare enquiries – customeradvice@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Animal Welfare transport enquiries – wit@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Exporting and Importing Animals – exports@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Exporting Livestock – LivestockExports@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Equine Exports – EquineExportsCarlisle@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Trading/moving endangered animals – wildlife.licensing@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Exporting Live Aquatic Animals – fhi@cefas.co.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Veterinary Medicines – postmaster@vmd.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Guidance on Fluorinated gas
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Guidance on Banned Fluorinated gas
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Environment Agency – enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Keeping Sheep and Goats in England
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Keeping Pigs in England
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Keeping Deer in England
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Common Agricultural Policy scheme helpline – 03000 200 301)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Environmental protection – enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Food Safety and Hygiene – helpline@food.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Enquiry on Bovine TB – tb.advice@apha.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Rural Information
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (Plant Health – plant.health@forestrycommission.gov.uk)
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – (DEFRA Helpline – defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk)
• Environment Agency – Flood check
• Flood – Flood Reinsurer
• Food Standards – Food Safety Information
• Food Standards – Food Safety
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable marketing standards – General Marketing Standards
• Health and Safety Executive – Pesticides
• Health and Safety Executive – Pesticides residue in food and crop spraying
• NSF – Sustainability
• Lincolnshire County Council Trading Standards – Business Companion
• Lincolnshire County Council Trading Standards – Consumers
• Lincolnshire County Council Trading Standards – Businesses
• Novel Foods Authorisation Guidance – Regulated Products
• Red Tractor standards – Red Tractor
• Safe and Local Supplier Approval – SALSA: Safe and Local Supplier Approval