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UK farming contributes
£6.6 billion a year to our economy, uses around three quarters of this country's
land area, and employs over half a million people. One of Defra's major
tasks is to help this vital industry to operate as efficiently as possible.
Defra administers support policies agreed in Brussels which provide around
£3 billion to UK agriculture.
Our Farming pages have been divided into the following subject areas:
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Farming policy
A range of material on farming policy, including CAP
Reform and the Single Payment Scheme, and the sustainable
farming and food strategy
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Working in farming
This page highlights general material that is specifically relevant
for people working in farming - including advice, guidance and support
services, the Agricultural Wages Order
and the Fresh Start initiative
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Farming and the environment
Information and guidance on a variety of agri-environment issues,
schemes and initiatives
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Farming sectors
Including arable crops, cattle and sheep, industrial crops, eggs and
polutry, milk and milk products, organic production, and pigs and
pigmeat
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Quick links for farmers
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