What procedures and certificates are required to start a farming business in 2020

In 2019, the prices of various meats rose considerably, so many people want to go into farming. So if you want to start a farming business, what procedures and certificates are required? How do you apply for them? Let's take a look below.

1. Registration of farm filing

If you want to go into farming, you first need to apply to the local agricultural administration department for filing. The filing conditions require a farm of a certain scale, and there are specific scale standards; the actual standards depend on the requirements of the local government.

Application process: filing application - document review - verification and filing - filing announcement.

2. Farming records

Farming records mainly include: the breed and quantity of livestock and poultry, the source of breeding stock, records of entry into and exit from the pens, and the names and types of feed and drugs, and a series of other items. Farming records must be established in accordance with the law. When problems are checked in the future, there will also be a basis to go by.

3. Animal epidemic prevention condition qualification certificate

The animal epidemic prevention condition qualification certificate is for the production and business activities of units and individuals that establish animal breeding farms, breeding communities, animal isolation sites, animal slaughter and processing plants, and harmless treatment sites for animals and animal products; after review by the veterinary management department and approval that the conditions for animal disease prevention, control, and eradication are met, the animal epidemic prevention condition permit certificate is issued.

Application process: the farmer takes the animal epidemic prevention condition review application form, site construction drawings, equipment list, detailed information on staff, and several actual photos to the veterinary department in charge of the local people's government at or above the county level to apply. Only with this can you go to the administrative department for industry and commerce to apply for registration procedures and obtain a business license.

4. Business license

The business license is an indispensable certificate for the farming industry. Without it, it is illegal farming, so it must be obtained. If you are engaged in specialty farming, it is best to first go to the provincial animal husbandry administrative department for review, and after approval, report to the agricultural department for verification. After verification, go to the specialized department to apply. This can save you some detours.

Application steps: take the application form, proof of funding sources, business license, and other relevant certificates to the specialized competent department to apply.

5. Environmental impact assessment certificate

The environmental protection assessment certificate is also an indispensable material for a farm. Without it, it is very difficult to carry on.

Application steps: first go to the management section of the environmental protection bureau to collect a construction project environmental protection approval consultation form, fill in the contents clearly, take this material, the location of the construction project, the specific surrounding conditions, the land contract, and so on to the security section of the environmental protection bureau to submit the materials, then wait for the environmental protection bureau to issue a report and conduct an on-site inspection in person. After the inspection and approval are passed, you can obtain this certificate.

If your farming project involves soil and water conservation, an opinion from the water conservancy administrative department is also required; if it involves aquatic animal protection, an opinion from the fishery administrative department is required, so you need to go to the environmental protection bureau to ask clearly about the specific situation.

If you want to start a farming business, the above certificates are all indispensable. Without these certificates, it is relatively difficult for farming to continue.