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British Standards Relevant to Agriculture
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This resource lists British Standards relevant to agriculture and provides summaries to many. These summaries do not replace the full published standards but should be used for general information only. ADLib document March 2005.
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Carbon Footprints in the Supply Chain: Next Steps for Business
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Energy efficiency has succeeded, and will continue to succeed, in delivering valuable carbon and cost savings for business. This leaflet presents a new practical approach to reduce the carbon emissions in the products we all consume, by understanding and optimising emissions across full product supply chains. The Carbon Trust, 2006.
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Drip Torch - How to use
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A drip torch is a hand-held device for igniting fires by dripping flaming liquid fuel on the materials to be burned. Fuel used is generally a mixture of diesel and gasoline. This brief leaflet provides an overview of how they should be used and provides safety information. Published by the Boulder Mountain Fire Authority, Colorado. Undated.
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Farm Management Technical Factsheets from FWAG
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This is a collection of Technical Factsheets published by FWAG covering topics such as management plans, fertilisers and manures, cultivations, waste, root crops, archaeology on farmland and general whole farm advice. FWAG, 2005.
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Farming, Transport and the Public Highway
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This resource has been collated from a variety of sources including local authorities, DVLC and the NFU. It provides interpretation of regulations regarding farm activities which affect public highways, the use of agricultural vehicles and the transport of produce and livestock. A summary of the regulations is also provided. ADLib summary document. 2005.
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Farmwise: The Essential Guide to Health and Safety in Agriculture (HSG270)
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This booklet has been prepared by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) to help you effectively manage health, safety and welfare; comply with the law; carry out the risk assessments and work safely and healthily. HSE, HSG270, (fomerly MISC165, 01/2002 C55, INDG427), April 2012.
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Fertilisers: Handling Big Bags
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With fertiliser now available in a variety of big bag sizes, it is increasingly important to ensure that the capacity of all vehicles, handling and spreading equipment is compatible with the weight being carried. This leaflet provides clear guidance. Agricultural Industries Federation April 2004.
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Fertilisers: Security of Fertiliser Storage on Farm
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This advice has been developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office
(NaCTSO), the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) , National Farmers Unions and
DEFRA. It provides safe storage and handling of fertiliser advice. This is particularly important regarding recent terrorist threats. June, 2008.
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Map Grid Refrences: Using the National Grid (Ordnance Survey)
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This two page leaflet by the Ordnance Survey provides a simple explanation of how to read 6-figure grid references on a map. Ordnance Survey, Crown Copyright 2005.
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Ragwort Control - Information and Photo Gallery
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Ragwort is one of five injurious weeds covered by the provisions of The Weeds Act 1959. Ragwort is poisonous to livestock & can cause liver damage with potentially fatal consequences. This section provides basic information on control & management of Ragwort. It also provides access to a photo gallery of Ragwort through its lifecycle to aid ID. September 2004. Published by ADLib. Also provides access to a poster on ragwort.
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Risk Assessment: The Five Steps (HSE INDG163)
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This leaflet, published by the HSE, aims to help employers and self employed people to assess risks in the workplace. It is aimed at firms in the commercial, service and light industrial
sectors including agriculture. HSE, INDG163(rev1) C5000, 2003.
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Rodent Control in Agriculture
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Rats & mice threaten almost every aspect of farming and food production, from spoiling
quality to destroying building structure & spreading disease. This guide, published by HGCA, aims to bring together - in a single source - advice on how to spot the rodent menace, proof against access & bring infestations under control. HGCA, 2002.
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Safety on Farms - A Shared Responsibility
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Industry guidance for farmers, growers, drivers, contractors and other commercial visitors. Produced by a consortium of organisations including the HSE, NFU, Ukasta and NAAC. circa 2002.
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Tractor Management
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The AEA has produced this short article on Tractor Management giving broad advice to get the most out of a tractor. It also includes commentary on the contribution of tyres to machine performance. When tractors and their associated equipment are used efficiently then there can be environmental gains and in particular fuel use can be minimised whilst emissions are reduced. Manufacturers have made great strides to design efficiencies into their product with today’s engines much less thirsty but operators have a part to play and these notes are part of the industry effort in participating in the pan-farming activity of the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan. Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), October 2011.
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Tractor Optimisation
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The AEA has produced this short article on Tractor Optimisation giving broad advice to get the most out of a tractor. It also includes commentary on the contribution of tyres to machine performance. When tractors and their associated equipment are used efficiently then there can be environmental gains and in particular fuel use can be minimised whilst emissions are reduced. Manufacturers have made great strides to design efficiencies into their product with today’s engines much less thirsty but operators have a part to play and these notes are part of the industry effort in participating in the pan-farming activity of the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan. Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), October 2011.
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