Farm Regulation Support Services
The Business Regulatory Support team offer help and support to Farms, Livestock and Agricultural businesses in Cornwall.
To get advice on how we can help your Farm or Agricultural business meet it's regulatory requirements, please call the Business Regulatory Support team on 0300 1234 212. Lines are open 9am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday.
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The Importance of Regulation
Farms, livestock and agricultural businesses are complex working environments and are therefore subject to a wide range of regulations which aim to:
- Safeguard animal welfare
- Prevent public health risks
- Ensure good management of farmland and the environment
- Prevent outbreaks of animal disease
- Avoid pollution of the environment, such as water systems
And much more. Continue reading to find out how the Business Regulatory Support team can help your farm or agricultural business.
How We Can Help
The business regulatory support team offer regulatory help and support to Farms, livestock and agricultural businesses in Cornwall to help take the headache out of regulation liabilities in this complex industry.
Below are just some examples of the support we offer farm businesses in Cornwall:
- Approval and licencing of animal and food premises
- Livestock identification & registration
- Correct labelling of animal products such as meat and eggs
- Animal movement licencing
- Agriculture/animal Health and Safety
- Importing and Exporting animals
- Obtaining financial support for Farming
- Apply for subsidies and grants if you grow fruit, nuts or vegetables
- Hygienic production of fish and shellfish
- Advice for the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations and Animal Welfare Act
Get Regulatory Support for your Farm or Agricultural Business
Whether you are a small or large farm, livestock trader or run an agricultural business, we can help make regulation easier with our vast experience in helping farms in Cornwall over many years.
- Business Regulatory Support
- Get in touch with our friendly hub advisors for a free initial consultation via the methods below:
- Phone: 0300 1234 212
Email: businessadvice@cornwall.gov.uk - Use our contact us form >
Farm Self Service Information
If you would prefer to put regulation in place for your farm business yourself, here are some helpful links to help get you on your way:
- Premises approval - Certain types of food premises, generally manufacturers of products of animal origin, such as dairies, meat product manufacturers or fish processors are subject to product specific regulations
- FSA - The Food Standards Agency is responsible for improving food safety right through the food chain
- Labelling and composition of meat products - Information and guidance for labelling meat products
- Animal movement licencing - This was introduced to control the movement of a range of farm animals such as sheep, pigs and goats, to prevent the spread of disease
- HSE: agriculture - This website provides essential information and guidance on health and safety in agriculture
- Importing animals - If you are bringing animals into the UK you must follow the quarantine regulations.
- Growing fruit, nuts and vegetables - How to apply for subsidies and grants if you grow fruit, nuts or vegetables; funding for producer organisations and the industry levy
- Funding and advice - Business and financial support in Farming
- DEFRA - Department for environment food and rural affairs
- Production of fish and shellfish - Guidance and information for the hygienic production of fish and shellfish
- Meat stock and slaughter - Guidance notes for meat and livestock regulations
- Labelling and sale of eggs - There are specific requirements for the marking of eggs for retail sales, including descriptions and size
- The Small Dairy Farmers Scheme - This provides support to eligible farmers who apply for a one-off payment
- Welfare of livestock - How to keep beef cattle and dairy cows on a farm, including your responsibilities for their food and housing.
- Egg trade - Regulations for marketing and trading of eggs, registration, egg marking and inspections, salmonella and egg quality.
- When producers sell eggs directly to the consumer there is a wide range of labelling requirements
- Registering poultry - If you keep poultry or racing pigeons there are certain registration and record-keeping requirements
If you need anymore help or support, please contact us.
