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Karnal Bunt (PB10632)
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Karnal bunt is a quarantine disease of wheat, durum wheat and triticale. It is caused by the fungal pathogen Tilletia indica.The disease is not present in the UK or the EU. If the pathogen were to be introduced it could establish and cause serious damage in the UK. Defra, PB10632, 2005.
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Keeping Children Safe on the Farm (HSE INDG340)
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Agriculture has one of the highest fatal accident rates of any industry in the UK and is also the
only high-risk industry that has to deal with the constant presence of children. This booklet aims to raise the awareness of adults living and working in rural communities of the risks to children from agricultural activities. HSE, INDG340, 2004.
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Labelling Handbook (Pesticides)
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This PSD document provides a comprehensive reference detailing the requirements and guidance for the labelling of professional pesticide products. Defra, Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD), November 2004.
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Lambs - Improving Survival (PB2072)
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The sheep industry in the UK continues to lose large numbers of newborn lambs, as well as many lost before birth due to causes such as infectious abortion and inadequate feeding of ewes. This leaflet discusses practical ways to reduce losses. Defra, PB2072, 2004.
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Landfill Directive
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A brief guide to the Landfill Directive providing answers to a number of questions. Defra, 2003
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Landscape Character Assessment
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This is a collection of documents which explain what Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) is and how the approach can be used. It includes an introductory leaflet from the Countryside Agency and various factsheets from the Countryside Character Network. Countryside Agency, 2004.
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Landscape designations: England's statutory landscape designations: a practical guide to your duty of regard (NE243)
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This document provides guidance for relevant authorities whose activities affect Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks and the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. Natural England, NE243, ISBN 978-1-84754-200-7, 2010.
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Landscape Value of Farm Woodlands (FCIN13)
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Research into public perceptions of different aspects of farm woodland design in England is described. The research concluded that guidance provided by the Lowland Landscape Design Guidelines is broadly supported by the public. Forestry Commission, Information Note 13, 1998.
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Landscape: ThinkBIG. How and why landscape-scale conservation benefits wildlife, people and the wider economy (NE309)
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This report, produced on behalf of the England Biodiversity Group, explains the reasons for adopting a landscape-scale approach to nature conservation and highlights the wider economic and social benefits (known as ecosystem services) that this approach can provide. The report is published to coincide with the Natural Environment White Paper, and provides information relevant to local authorities, land managers, farmers, and local communities, in support of the Government’s aspirations around landscape scale conservation. Natural England, NE309, ISBN 978-1-84754-221-2, 2011.
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Landspreading on Agricultural Land
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This technical report provides up to date information on the extent, nature and environmental implications of spreading paper waste on agricultural land in England and Wales. Environment Agency, SC030181/SR, 2005.
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Landspreading: How to comply with your landspreading permit (TGN EPR 8.01)
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This guidance is for businesses involved in spreading waste materials on land including: permit holders and their contractors, waste producers, land managers, farmers on whose land waste is spread. Landspreading can beneficially add organic matter to soil and reduce your reliance on manufactured fertilisers and quarried soil conditioners. This document will explain whether a landspreading operation is considered as recovery or disposal. It will tell you what you must do to ensure that the activity does not harm human health or the environment including soils, rivers, groundwater, animals and habitats. Environment Agency, TGN EPR 8.01, 2 February 2013.
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Lawful Development Certificates. A User's Guide
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This user's guide is intended to help anyone who is thinking of applying for a 'lawful development certifi cate' or who wishes to appeal against the planning authority’s decision on a certifi cate application. Department for Communities and Local Government, December 2007.
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Laying Hens (England): Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock (PB7274)
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This DEFRA Code of Practice explains the current regulations regarding the health and welfare of laying hens. It covers a range of issues including feed and water, stockmanship, housing, disease treatment, environment and breeding procedures. Defra, PB7274, 2002.
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Laying Hens (Scotland): Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock
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This Code of Practice (Scotland only) explains the current regulations regarding the health and welfare of laying hens. It covers a range of issues including feed and water, stockmanship, housing, disease treatment, environment and breeding procedures. SEERAD, ISBN 07559 1176 8, Code B37838, (C) 2004, 2005.
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Laying Hens: Egg production
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This is a collection of leaflets regarding the care and management of laying hens produced by IGER, ADAS and the University of Bristol under the DEFRA funded Livestock Knowledge Transfer Initiative 2001. It includes guidance on cages, beak trimming, paraiste control and the determination of gender in chick embryos.
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