Compliance - Know the rules

In this episode we are discussing compliance with Stephen Field from SEPA and Alexander Pirie from SAC Consulting. We focus on general binding rules and other helpful tips to ensure that farmers can remain compliant and protect the water environment.

Supporting information mentioned throughout this podcast can be found in the links below:
Farming Water Scotland: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/

Scottish Environment Protection Agency: https://www.sepa.org.uk/ 

Water Regulations: https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/water/

Farming Water Scotland Know the Rules: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/know-the-rules/

The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended) Practical Guide: https://www.sepa.org.uk/media/dw5de0kh/car-a-practical-guide.pdf

PEPFAA Code: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/pepfaa-code-of-good-practice/

Rural Payments and Services: Slurry Storage https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/management-options-and-capital-items/slurry-storage/ Please note that the deadline for applications of 19 April 2024

Rainwater Harvesting 

https://www.fas.scot/publication/resilient-technology-options-for-water-management-on-farm/

https://www.fas.scot/publication/water-management-on-your-farm-rainwater-harvesting/

Buffer Strips

https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/water-margins-2/

Farm Advisory Specialist advice service https://www.fas.scot/advice-grants/

Risk Assessment for Manure and Slurry (RAMS) Map https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/managing-water-on-your-farm/the-4-point-plan-4pp/risk-assessment-for-manure-and-slurry-rams-map/