Welcome to the Farmers Weekly guide to the legislation and rules affecting the agricultural industry. There is so much red tape in farming it can be hard to keep up-to-date with the latest rules.
But FWi's team of agricultural journalists has pulled together a comprehensive list of useful sources of information which should help answer your queries - whether you farm in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
FWi’s Agricultural legislation – the essential guide draws together information on the legislation relevant to four key topics:
• Single farm payments and cross-compliance
• Waste Management Regulations
• Water Framework Directive
• Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
So if you are racking your brains to remember when you are allowed to go hedge-cutting or need a quick reminder on the rules that apply if you are farming in a NVZ keep reading...
To find out more click on one of the links or pictures below:
Single farm payments and cross-compliance
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
Water Framework Directive
Waste Management Regulations - the legislation and business advice