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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers below reflect the arrangements of the Agriculture Department of the Velocity Interoperability Network as of 6 September 2026. They will be updated as the Department's inspection programme, rural offices and training courses come into operation.

If your question is not answered here, write to contact@agriculture.gov.vin. See also Farming Standards, Plant and Animal Health and Rural Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to register my holding with the Department?

How do I find my holding number?

Which farming standards apply to my holding?

How often will my holding be inspected?

Will I be told before an inspection?

What can I do if I disagree with an inspection outcome?

Is advice from the Department confidential?

I think an animal on my holding has a notifiable disease. What should I do?

Do I need to report livestock movements?

Where is my nearest rural office and when is it open?

How do I book a place on a training course?

Does the Department charge for its services?

When will the next statistics be published?