Regulation & Compliance
We work in partnership with the Environment Agency to increase understanding of the regulatory requirements on farm. During recent farm inspections they have found a significant number of non-compliances with the requirements of Farming Rules for Water.
Farming Rules for Water were introduced in 2018 and set minimum requirements for managing soil, nutrients and water on farm:
Rule 1:
Nutrient Management Planning
Rule 2:
Safe Manure Storage
Rule 3:
Conditions for Manure Applications
Rule 4:
Location of Manure Applications
Rule 5:
Location of Fertiliser Applications
Rule 6:
Soil Erosion and Runoff
Rule 7:
Protect watercourses from livestock
Rule 8:
Location of feeders near watercourses
We have produced a simple farmer guide and cab sticker to make the requirements of Farming Rules for Water easier to understand and comply with, look out for a hard copy of the guide at local events or download your own now!
