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ARCHIVE: Agricultural waste exemptions - Proposals for amendments to the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 (as amended). A consultation paper (PB12188)
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The proposed amendments aim to allow certain waste recovery and disposal operations to be undertaken in relation to agricultural waste under an exemptions regime, whilst preventing abuse and ensuring protection of the environment and human health. The deadline for responses to this consultation paper is 15 December 2006. Defra PB12188. September 2006
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ARCHIVE: Air Code - The 1998 Code of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Air (PB0618)
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DEFRA Code of Practice providing sound, practical advice on the regulations, avoiding air pollution, odours, ammonia, smoke pollution and greenhouse gases. 1998 version with 2002 addendum. Defra, PB0618, 1998 & 2002.
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ARCHIVE: Bees: Consultation on a draft strategy on protecting and improving the health of honey bees in England and Wales
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This consultation aims to engage with all those with an interest in the sustainability of honey bees. The draft strategy is the result of a series of informal discussions and consultations with beekeeping associations and other stakeholders. The closing date for comments on this consultation is 29 August 2008. Defra, April 2008.
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ARCHIVE: Best Farming Practices (2001): Profiting from a Good Environment
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Environment Agency document aimed at farmers and growers giving sound, practical and cost effect advice on how to protect the environment and guard against causing pollution. It covers water protection, managing soils, crop nutrition, crop protection, livestock management, hedges and ditches and a host of other topics. Environment Agency, ISBN 1 85 705541 1, 2001.
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ARCHIVE: Code of Good Agricultural Practice to protect water, soil and air quality. For farmers, growers and land managers (DRAFT August 2007)
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This COGAP is currently available for consultation and will replace the three existing Codes of Good Agricultural Practice for the protection of Water, Soil and Air (PB0587, PB0617 & PB0618). The new revised code will be a single consolidated document which focuses on high level, integrated messages on environmental protection based around the main operations that farmers might undertake. The Code has been prepared following informal discussions and consultations with a range of stakeholders, including workshops with farmers. The deadline for responses is 13 November 2007. Defra, August 2007.
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ARCHIVE: Codes of Good Agricultural Practice - Definitions
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This document provides the definitions and glossary that support the DEFRA Codes of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Water, Air and Soil.
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ARCHIVE: Consultation on general licences under wildlife legislation in England
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The purpose of this consultation is to seek the views of consultees and others on a series of proposals relating to the ‘General’ licences issued by Natural England under wildlife legislation. We will take account of all responses received when deciding what changes, if any, will subsequently be implemented. The consultation period will last 12 weeks, closing on Friday, 13 March 2009. Natural England, 2009.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance - Factsheets for WALES
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A collection of cross compliance documents for Wales. NOTE: these are for WALES ONLY. Collection including a general introduction to cross compliance, GAECs A to J and SMRs 1 to 19. Produced by the Welsh Assembly, 2004.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Guidance for Soil Management 2010 Edition (PB13315)
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The Single Payment Scheme Cross Compliance Guidance for Soil Management 2010 edition covers a number of key changes to the four Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAECs) for soils, following a review of Cross Compliance and subsequent consultation with farmers and representative bodies in 2009. This Guidance provides good practice hints and tips to help you better understand your cross compliance requirements, and points you to sources of additional information. Defra, PB13315, December 2009.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Handbook for England. Supplement for 2007 (PB12276)
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This supplement detailed the three new Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) on animal health and welfare and updates the Cross Compliance Handbook for England 2006 edition and 2006 supplement. It incorporates SMR 16, 17 and 18 which are essentially a restatement of existing legislative requirements that farmers should already be adhering to and thus will place no additional burden on the industry. The supplement also includes a number of changes that were being made to the standards during 2007, due to amendments to domestic legislation. It also has a table linking common farming activities to key requirements. Defra, PB12276, 2006. Note: The 2008 Edition is now available.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Handbook Supplement, 2006 Edition ENGLAND (PB11917)
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DEFRA and the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) Supplimentary information for the 2006 Handbook for the Single Payment Scheme. This includes the requirements of SMR11: Food and Feed Law. Defra, PB11917, May 2006. Note: The 2008 Edition is now available.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Handbook. 2006 Edition ENGLAND (PB11305)
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This handbook briefly explained the cross compliance requirements and standards for 2006 for England, and the process for inspection and enforcement. (includes PB10222A 2005 Edition). Defra, PB11305 / RPA157, November 2005. Note: The 2008 Edition is now available.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Notes For Guidance SCOTLAND 2006
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These notes for guidance replace the Scottish Single Farm Payment Scheme Information Leaflet 7 (Cross Compliance) which was published in October 2004. Included are details of the Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition standards, the Statutory Management Requirements introduced in 2005 and the additional seven Statutory Management Requirements which will come into force on 1 January 2006. SEERAD, Dec 2006.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Notes for Guidance Update - SCOTLAND 2007
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The Cross Compliance Notes for Guidance booklets detail the requirements that have to be met in return for receiving support under the Single Farm Payment and other direct payment schemes. This booklet details changes to SMR 8A: Sheep Breech Tables, SMRs 7 & 8: Cattle Penalty Calculator, SMRs 16-18: Animal Welfare Breach Tables and the Penalty Matrix: Inclusion Of Very High Severity Category. Issued by Scottish Government, November 2007.
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ARCHIVE: Cross Compliance Soil Protection Review (PB13311)
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This Defra document contains a soil management template (and associated guidance on how to complete it) that must be completed as part of your Cross Compliance requirements. Defra, PB13311, December 2009.
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