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Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks (PPG2)
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In England, the storage of oils is regulated under the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage)(England) Regulations 2001. The regulations apply to any site storing more than 200 litres of oil and private dwellings storing more than 3,500 litres. Environment Agency & SEPA, April 2010.
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Agriculture Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Action Plan
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This Action Plan has been developed by the joint agricultural Climate Change Task Force (NFU, CLA and AIC) in consultation with the Industry Partnership below. The Action Plan represents a firm statement of intent that the agriculture industry will play its part in ensuring progress towards the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as required by the Climate Change Act (2008). Includes the draft action plan (2010) and delivery plan (2011). NFU, CLA and AIC, 4 April 2011.
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Air Code - The 1998 Code of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Air
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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. PB0618.
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Ammonia in the UK (PB6865)
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Ammonia is an air pollutant largely emitted from agriculture that threatens significant areas of valuable habitats in the UK. This booklet and summary leaflet explains why ammonia emissions from farming are causing concern, summarises research findings and describes studies to identify and develop practical and cost-effective ways of reducing ammonia emissions from farming. Defra, PB6865, 2002.
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Arable Cropping and the Environment - a guide
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A DEFRA and HGCA guide to integrated farming covering rotations, soils, establishment, nutrition, weeds, pests, diseases, environment and case studies. Defra & HGCA, 2002.
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ARCHIVE: Fluid Fertilisers - The 1998 Code of Practice for the Prevention of Water Pollution from the Storage and Handling of Fluid Fertilisers
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Industry Code of Practice by the Fertiliser Manufacturers Association (FMA) now AIC. It discusses the responsibilities of users and suppliers. Published in 1998. This document is due to updated in 2004.
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ARCHIVE: Handbook for Environmentally Responsible Farming
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This document, produced by FWAG, provides practical guidance on a whole farm approach to environmentally responsible farming. It includes information on using pesticides and fertilisers, managing habitats and protecting wildlife.
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ARCHIVE: Sewage Sludge - Code of Practice for Agricultural Use of
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Department of the Environment Document published 1989, third impression 1993. ISBN 0 11 752256 2. HMSO
Note: some of the data within this publication have been revised by more recent regulation.
See also Sludge Matrix
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ARCHIVE: Sheep Dipping: A Code of Practice for Scottish Farmers, Crofters and Contractors
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SEERAD Regulatory Guidance March 2003 paper 2003/7. This document provides an introduction to the regulations and how to avoid causing water pollution. It includes guidance on good practice when dipping. This document has now been replaced with a new version that is consistent with the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005
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ARCHIVE: Soil Code - The 1998 Code of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Soil (PB0617)
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DEFRA Code of Practice providing sound, practical advice on the regulations, soil fertility, physical degradation, contamination and disturbing soils. Defra, PB0617, 1998.
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ARCHIVE: Solid Fertilisers - The 1998 Code of Practice for the Prevention of Water Pollution from the Storage and Handling of Solid Fertilisers
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This document has been archived at the request of the AIC, as it is now considered out of date. Updated guidance is due in 2015.
Industry Code of Practice by the Fertiliser Manufacturers Association (FMA) now AIC. It discusses the responsibilities of users and suppliers. Published in 1998. Agricultural Industries Confederation, 1998.
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ARCHIVE: Summary: Codes of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Air, Soil & Water (PB4029)
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This booklet is a summary of the DEFRA Codes of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Soil, Air and Water. It provides the key advice in bullet point form. Defra, PB4029, 1998.
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ARCHIVE: Water Code - The 1998 Code of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Water (PB0587)
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DEFRA Code of Practice providing sound, practical advice on the regulations, avoiding water pollution, farm waste management planning, managing organic manures and slurries, silage effluent, sheep dips, fuel oil and pesticides. It also covers issues regarding nitrate leaching and specialised horticulture. Defra, PB0587, 1998.
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Best Farming Practices (2008): Profit from a Good Environment
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This is the second version of this document that demonstrates that what's good for the environment can also be good for your farm and business (the first version was published in 2001). Wise stewardship of resources such as soil, nutrients, water and energy will help you to cut costs while maintaining or improving the productivity of your land and livestock. It includes Using water wisely; Combating floods; Soils; Nutrients; Crop protection; Crop establishment and crop cover; Grass and moorland, hedges and trees; Livestock; Farm tracks and gateways; Ditches and riverbanks; Farmyards; Saving energy and reducing waste; and Grant aid for farmers. Environment Agency, GEHO0908BOMP-E-P, September 2008.
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Best Practice Guides to Pesticide Use
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Crop Protection Association Leaflets provings guidance on pesticide use best practice. This section contains 15 small booklets covering issues such as pesticide training, storage, avoiding drift, emergency procedures, nozzle selection, container and sprayer cleaning, operator protection, record keeping and waste management. Most leaflets were published around 2000 but have been updated since by the CPA.
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