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Government launches Farming Advice Service
Service to come online in New Year.

Agriculture Minister Jim Paice has announced the launch of a new service designed to collate all of the advice commonly required by farmers in one convenient source and remove the need to consult numerous organisations before achieving the desired result.

Defra's new Farming Advice Service will provide a single easy-to-use source for farmers needing information on subjects such as nutrition management, competitiveness, cross compliance, climate change adaptation and mitigation. The previous cross compliance advice programme will be replaced by the new Service. A central contact point to assist farmers in finding specialist advice on improving environmental and economic performance will also be available.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr Paice said: “The current array of advice from numerous organisations is bewildering and this more integrated service will make access to help both faster and less complicated.”


The service will launch on 3rd January 2012. The helpline number for technical matters is 0845 345 1302 and the website will be accessible here.

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SPVS and FIVP launch VSA survey

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 SPVS and FIVP have collaborated to launch a short survey about the proposed reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

The survey will ensure that each organisation's submission accurately represents the experiences of practising veterinary professionals. It will also explore awareness, use and perceived value of the roles undertaken by the RCVS.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey can be completed here until Thursday, 19 March 2026. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.