Chicken Hatchery Standards

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Red Tractor Stakeholder Consultation 2014 –Hatchery Standards

Chicken – Hatchery Standards

DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES

AIM: Plans and procedures in place to ensure safe and legal food production

STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING

DP.1 Producers must have a copy of the

Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Scheme Standards – Poultry – Hatchery available

 Hard copy or electronic

DP.2 A documented plan for the

effective management of serious incidents and potential emergency situations that threaten the welfare of livestock or farm workers, food safety, or the environment must be in place and known to key staff

 You have considered the risks to your farm e.g. o feed and /or water equipment failing o Fire

o Extreme weather (drought, flooding, snow) o Disease outbreaks/movement bans

o Reporting activist activity (police, relevant trade body, your certification body, customers)

o Accident

o Pollution incident

 Plan includes telephone and other contact details (including out of hours) e.g. vet, Environment Agency hotline, energy, feed and water suppliers  Key staff have access to plan

DP.2.1 An Avian Influenza contingency plan must be in place

 The plan is reviewed annually and updated when necessary AI contingency plan

DP.2.2 There must be an emergency water

supply capable of providing water at maximum demand for 24 hours

DP.3 Systems must be in place for

recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints

 Complaints made by local authority, general public, customers (e.g. abattoir feedback) or other

 System includes recording :

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received that are relevant to the requirements of the Hatchery Standard

o the complaint

o the investigation result

o the action taken to prevent the issue happening again

DP.4

Upgraded

Producers must ensure that new production sites are suitable for use

 New production sites include (but are not limited to) new and existing buildings and land, including those used seasonally

 The certification body has been informed of the site and it has been added to your Red Tractor membership

 How has the land or building been used before?

 Has it been used previously by another assured producer and inspected under their assurance registration

 How close are the nearest other poultry and what is their health status  Is the area and are the buildings free from any physical hazards (for

example old machinery, vehicle batteries, sharp edges, etc)?

 Do the buildings comply with current /anticipated legal requirements  Are there any known or likely health and disease risks from previous stock

(for example parasites)?

Where to find help  Red Tractor Assurance For Farms Poultry Scheme:

http://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/rtassurance/farm/poultry/pl_about.eb  Defra - Farm Fires Protecting Farm Animal Welfare:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69362/pb9326-farm-fires.pdf

 The Poultry Breeding Flocks and Hatcheries (England) Order 2007:

http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/zoonoses/documents/report s/ncp-sal-breed.pdf

 Guide to the Poultry Breeding Flocks and Hatcheries Order:

http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/zoonoses/documents/reports/ncp-sal-breed.pdf

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TRACEABILITY AND ASSURANCE STATUS

AIM: Clear identification of livestock to deliver food chain traceability

TI.1 K

Chicks must be identified and records kept to maintain traceability

 Scheme registration number is included on dispatch notes

AIM: Assurance status is maintained at all times

TI.2 K

Eggs must be sourced from farms certified to the relevant scheme standards

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STAFF AND CONTRACTORS

AIM: All staff and contractors are trained and signed off as competent to carry out the activities they are employed to do

SC.1 K

Revised

Systems must be in place to ensure new staff are effectively trained and signed-off as competent to carry out the

activities they are employed to do

 Nobody starts work without an induction, supervision or explanation of the tasks they will carry out

 For particular tasks (mentioned elsewhere) training is given prior to being left to complete the task unsupervised

SC.1.1 Drivers must receive

documented, relevant training in welfare

SC.2

New

The performance and competence of staff must be regularly reviewed and refresher training implemented as required

 Staff are regularly observed and the output of their work reviewed  Refresher training is implemented immediately if issues found

Training records

SC.3 Records of training must be kept  A training record is available for all, including: o Name

o Start date, if applicable o Training given

o Date of training

o Who provided the training

 Where staff are trained to undertake specific tasks this is listed in the record

Training records

SC.4

New

Where labour providers are used to supply temporary or

permanent staff an agreement must be in place to ensure competent persons are provided

 An agreement is in place that details checks for right to work, identity checks, skill requirements and confirms Gangmasters licence is held

Labour Provider Agreement

SC.5

New

Producers must adopt British Poultry Training – Poultry Passport as the formal route for industry training and training

 Training must be given by a recognised training provider to Diploma (Level 2 for conventionally reared meat chickens) or formal in-house training programme approved by British Poultry Training

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recognition

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HATCHERY EGGS (HC)

AIM: Hatchery eggs are fit for purpose

HC.1 Eggs from flocks infected with

Salmonella enteriditis or

Salmonella typhimurium must not be admitted to the hatchery

HC.2 All incoming eggs must be from

breeder flocks certified

Mycoplasma gallisepticum free and of known Mycoplasma synoviae status

HC.3 One way product flow must be

maintained from egg receipt to chick dispatch

HC.4 Incoming air must be filtered. A positive airflow from eggs to chicks must be maintained

HC.5 Differentiation must be maintained

between ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ areas

 Staff are aware of these requirements and are provided with dedicated protective clothing and footwear

 Equipment is segregated between ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ areas

HC.6 All eggs must be fumigated or

sanitised prior to setting

 Fumigation and sanitising parameters are recorded for each batch Fumigation/ sanitising parameter records

HC.7 Incubation hatcher and setter

equipment must be easy to clean, in good working order and sealed to the floor

HC.8 The hatchery must have a

dedicated egg store and a designated setter room

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HC.9 Eggs must be stored in a

temperature and humidity controlled room.

HC.10 K

Hatching eggs must be identifiable  The following can be identified for each egg: o Farm of origin

o Date of lay

 Floor eggs and dirty nest eggs are labelled and stored separately

HC.11 The hatchery must retain

production records for each consignment of eggs

 Production records include: o Farm of origin o Date of lay

o Date of collection and vehicle identity o Setting date

o Setter number o Transfer date o Hatchery number

o Chick and cull numbers (hatchability) o Transport records

o Placement details

HC.12 Eggs must be collected and chicks must be delivered in purpose built vehicles

 Vehicles are fitted with: o fans

o a cooling system

o a temperature recording system o An in-cab read-out

o A load-locking system o A tail-lift

 Vehicles must be easily cleanable

 If carrying chicks the driver has means of communication in the event of emergency

HC.13 A vehicle cleaning and sanitation policy is in place

 Vehicles are cleaned internally between loads

 Vehicles are cleaned between loads, unless a split delivery is being carried out

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HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES AIM: Safe, comfortable and hygienic housing for all birds

HF.1 Hatchery must be constructed

and maintained to provide a safe environment for chicks

 No sharp edges, projections or other hazards  Electrical installations inaccessible to stock  Housing securely contains livestock

HF.2 Hatchery must be appropriately

and effectively ventilated

 Ventilation minimises high humidity, build-up of odours and maintains a comfortable temperature.

HF.2.1 Chick holding areas must be temperature controlled and monitored

 When the outside temperature exceeds 30C in the shade the inside temperature should not exceed the outside temperature by more than 3C

HF.2.2 Temperature records must be

kept

 Records kept of minimum and maximum daily temperatures at bird level

HF.3 Floors must be constructed and

maintained in order to prevent injury

 Floors are in good condition  Floors are hygienically managed

HF.4 Surfaces within hatchery must be

in good condition and must be able to be cleaned and disinfected

 Environmental swabs for TVCs must be carried out weekly and records maintained

HF.4.1 Chicks must be loaded into clean chick boxes

 Chick boxes are cleaned, dried and sanitised after every delivery

HF.4.2 Drains in production areas are accessible and cleanable HF.5

Revised

Hatchery must be lit to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of chicks

 Levels of natural or artificial lighting in chick grading areas is of a level that all housed stock can be seen clearly

 Holding rooms should be lit with controlled or blue lighting

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HF.5.1 Facilities to reduce light must be available

AIM: Housing should be specific to bird size and requirements

HF.6 Chick area must be of sufficient size

HF.6.1

Revised

Stocking density in chick boxes must be a minimum of 21cm2 to a maximum of 25 cm2 per chick

AIM: Systems within housing are fit for purpose

HF.7 Automatic equipment is inspected

once a day

 Records kept of: o checks o malfunctions o rectifications

HF.8 An alternative power supply must

be available which is capable of supplying all essential electrical systems within the hatchery

 Malfunctions are rectified immediately  Generators are tested weekly on load

HF.9 Electrical installations must be tested once every 5 years by a registered electrician

 Electrician registered with NICEIC, BSI, NAPIT, AESIF, ELECSA, JIB Electrician’s invoice

HF.10 Alarms must be responded to

within 15 minutes

 When an alarm is triggered the following are recorded: o Time

o Date o response

HF.11 Incubation equipment is alarmed

for high and low temperatures and mains failure

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HF.12 Fire prevention measures must be

taken

 Safe use and storage of flammable/combustible materials

 Every building exceeding 30m in length has two doors and complies with relevant Building Regulations, particularly with regard to fire escape exits

 Access to building is restricted  Buildings are secure

 Smoking is restricted to designated areas only  Machinery under goes routine maintenance

 Escape routes and passages are kept clear at all times

 Notices are displayed in all main houses of the nearest telephone point

Where to find help  Defra - Heat Stress in Poultry: Solving the Problem:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69373/pb10543-heat-stress-050330.pdf

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ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE

AIM: Proactive management of the health and welfare of all livestock through planning and reviewing

AH.1 K

Revised

A Hatchery Health Plan to proactively improve health and welfare of chicks must be established and implemented

The plan:

 Is specific to a farm or group of farms under same companies control  Is prepared and reviewed by a vet

 Is reviewed annually or more often in the event of substantial changes to husbandry practices or poor enterprise performance

 Contains a strategy for the prevention and control of common diseases  Sets out health and husbandry procedures covering the whole of the

production cycle

 Sets out a vaccination programme

 Is available to all members of staff who have responsibility for birds

Health Plan

AH.2 Records of the health and

performance of all stock must be maintained

 Records are present for current and previous hatchery cycles  Records are up-to-date

 Records detail:

o Any problems or extraordinary events o Injury and cull records for each hatching day o Veterinary advice

Health and performance records

AH.3 Hatcheries must be monitored for

Salmonella

 Tests are carried out in a Government authorised laboratory

 Hatchery has ensured that breeding flocks supplying eggs have been tested for Salmonella

 No eggs are taken from breeding flocks if either Salmonella enteriditis or Salmonella typhimurium are positively confirmed

Tests results retained

AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed

Standards Guidance for delivering this standard Record keeping

AH.4 K

The health and welfare of the chicks must be met at all times

 No undetected or unmanaged health or welfare issues  Regular checks looking for signs of illness, injury and stress

Inspection records

AH.5 The health and welfare of chicks

must be regularly checked

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AH.6 K

Chicks must be handled in a way that avoids injury and minimises stress

AH.6.1 Automation and conveyors must

not cause injury to chicks

AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed by competent people

AH.7 K

All persons looking after the health and welfare of birds must be demonstrably competent

 Staff have skills and knowledge in animal husbandry  Checks in place to ensure contractors are competent

AH.8 K

All hatcheries must retain the services of a named veterinary surgeon or practice

Aim: Effective and appropriate management of sick and fallen stock

AH.9 K

Sick or injured chicks must receive prompt attention in order that suffering is not prolonged

 Unviable chicks are identified and euthanased

AH.10 Chicks that don’t respond to treatment or require emergency euthanasia must be promptly and humanely euthanased by a trained and competent person

 Decision to euthanase made by a trained and competent person  Euthanasia carried out in accordance with a documented method that

is recommended by the Humane Slaughter Association, at no more than 15 minute intervals

 In-shell embryos are macerated in accordance with the requirements of the Welfare at Slaughter and Killing Regulations – Killing of Embryos in Hatchery Waste

 Staff that euthanase chicks are trained

Mortality records

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BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL AIM: To prevent the spread of disease

BI.1 K

Control measures must be in place to minimise the spread of disease within the hatchery and between other farms

BI.2 Only essential visitors should have access to the hatchery and records must be kept

 Records should include date, time of arrival, name, organisation, contact number

 Visitors certify that they are not suffering any enteric illness and declare recent visits to poultry farms

 Entry is refused if the health and welfare of birds could be compromised

Visitor records

BI.3 K

Upgraded

There must be defined biosecure areas at each hatchery

BI.4 K

Upgraded

Foot dips must be provided at the entrance to each biosecure area and must be used by all who enter

 Defra approved disinfectants are used

 Disinfectants are used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions  Disinfectant solutions used in foot dips are replaced on a prescribed

basis and this is recorded

Foot dip records

BI.5 K

On entry to the biosecure area all staff and visitors must change into clean boots or use new disposable overshoes

 Boots are capable of being dipped in foot dips

BI.6 K

A physical barrier footwear system, with dedicated footwear, must be provided at the entrance to each biosecure area

 The physical barrier is no less than 30cm high

 The barrier is removable for washing or a fixed barrier may be used if appropriate drainage allows effective cleansing of the barrier area at the end of the crop

 A line on the ground is not acceptable

 The area inside the barrier is considered the ‘biosecure area’  Staff remove outdoor footwear on the external side of the barrier

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 Staff put dedicated biosecure footwear on in the internal area of the barrier

 Provision to be seated whilst changing boots

BI.7 K

Hand sanitisers or hand wash facilities must be present within reach of the physical barrier and must be used before entrance and after exit of the biosecure area

BI.8 K

Hatchery dedicated protective clothing must be supplied to and worn by all staff within the biosecure area

BI.9 K

Toilets and hand washing facilities must be available and must consist of a basin with hot water, bactericidal soap and disposable towels or hand driers

 Hands are washed prior to starting work, after dead chick handling, after meals and after visits to the toilet

BI.10 K

New

Farm vehicles, including wheels, and equipment must be cleansed and disinfected on entering and leaving the hatchery

 Effective pressure wash facilities and drains

BI.11

New

The hatchery must have an area of clean concrete, metalled surface or rolled stone which is large enough for a collection vehicle to stand

 Loading area is level, well drained and hygienically managed

BI.12 Staff must not keep or have

contact with other poultry or any avian species

BI.13 Auxiliary buildings, toilets, offices, stores and break rooms

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must be kept clean and tidy

BI.14 Smoking and the consumption of

food and drink must not be permitted in any building containing birds and must be restricted to designated areas

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ANIMAL MEDICINES

AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments

AM.1 K

All medicines used must be authorised for use in the UK and used appropriately

 No use of antibiotic growth promoters; anabolic agents, including growth-promoting hormonal products; or similar substances , which are illegal

 Prescription only medicines are labelled by the vet and used in accordance with the prescription

 An approved drugs list has been compiled by producer, in agreement with a vet – list specifies storage, administration and withdrawal periods for each drug and should make reference to the correct dosage, duration and circumstances for use

 Non-prescription medicines are used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or veterinary instructions

Approved drugs list

AM.2 K

Medicines and veterinary treatments must only be administered by demonstrably competent people

Training records

AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines

AM.3 Medicines must be kept in an

appropriate secure locked store and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

 Store is a locked cupboard/safe/ chest/ locked room with restricted access

 Where stored in a domestic fridge a separate container is provided

AM.4 Used sharps and medicine

containers must be stored safely pending disposal and disposed of responsibly

 Unbreakable/shatterproof storage containers used

 Medicines are disposed of in line with manufacturers advice or via a veterinary practice or business with relevant waste transfer license  Medicines past their ‘use-by’ date (earlier of either the printed expiry

date or date by which the opened medicine should have been used) are disposed of

 Medicine disposal records include:

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o date o quantity

o route of disposal

AM.5 Records for all medicines

purchased must be kept and retained for five years

 Medicine purchase records include: o identity of medicine o quantity of medicine o date of purchase

o name and address of supplier o batch number(s)

o expiry date(s)

Medicine records

AM.6 K

Records for all medicines administered must be kept and retained for five years

 Treatments including vaccinations, anaesthetic, antibiotics and anti-parasite control are recorded

 Vaccinations are recorded either as a separate section within the medicine records or in the Health Plan

 Medicine administration records include: o identity of medicine

o quantity of medicine administered o batch number(s)

o identification of the bird or group of birds to which administered

o number of birds treated o date of administration o date treatment finished

o date when bird becomes fit for human consumption o name of person administering medicine

o reason for treatment

Medicine records

Where to find help  RUMA Guidelines - Responsible Use of Antimicrobials in Poultry Production:

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FALLEN STOCK (FS)

Aim : Fallen stock promptly removed, stored and disposed of to prevent environmental contamination and spread of disease

FS.1

New

Carcases of fallen and euthanased chicks must be stored in a

manner that protects them from vermin and other animals

 Carcases to be stored in locked containers

Where to find help  The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011:

https://www.gov.uk/dealing-with-animal-by-products

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VERMIN CONTROL (VC)

Aim : Effective control of birds, rodents, insects and other animals to prevent contamination and food safety risk

VC.1 K

Systems must be in place to control vermin in areas where eggs and chicks are kept

 System managed in house by a demonstrably competent person or by external contractor

 Evidence that control is effective and being managed e.g. there is no evidence of contamination by vermin

Written agreement with external contractor

VC.2 Bait must be used responsibly  Where baits are used a bait plan is in evidence

 Plan includes map/location of bait points, bait used, bait point inspection and replenishment dates

 Safe positioning of bait; non-target animals do not have access and there is no risk of contamination

Bait plan

VC.3 Pets and other animals must not

have access to hatchery buildings

Where to find help  Defra Code of Practice for the Prevention of Rodent infestation on poultry farms:

http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/zoonoses/documents/reports/salrod ent.pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL (EC) AIM: A well maintained farm

EC.1 The farm must be maintained in a

manner that does not present risks to food safety, animal welfare or environmental protection

 No accumulated rubbish, redundant equipment or scrap kept in controlled areas. Keep separate from livestock/ feed storage areas/ public access

 Weeds under control

EC.1.1 The hatchery has a written environmental policy  Policy covers o Waste o Emissions o Utilities Environmental Policy

AIM: No contamination, pollution or spread of disease risks from any potential contaminants or wastes

EC.2 K

Potential contaminants are stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution

 Potential contaminants include (but are not limited to) hatchery waste, agricultural fuel oil, empty containers, paints, preservatives, disinfectants, baits, lubricants, other chemical products

 Fuel tanks bunded where required by legislation

EC.3 K

All wastes must be disposed of in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution

 Wastes include (but are not limited to) hatchery waste, chemicals, oils and empty containers

 Wastes are not burnt, with the exception of vegetation and untreated wood

Waste Transfer Notes/Receipts

AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are suitable for use and are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution

EC.4 K

Pesticides used must be approved for use in the UK

 Approved pesticides in use and manufacturer’s instructions followed

EC.5 K

Pesticides must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution

 Pesticide store is fit for purpose i.e. well maintained and kept locked  No contamination of crops, feedstuffs, fertilisers, animals, soils,

groundwater or watercourses

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original packaging fitted lid/cap and displaying original label information

EC.7 Emergency facilities for dealing with chemical spillages must be in place

 Emergency facilities include sand/absorbent granules/an adequate sump

AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are correctly applied to land to prevent contamination or pollution

EC.8 K

Pesticides must be applied to land in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution

 Applied to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm  Not applied in high winds or situations where likely to be drift onto

hedgerows, woodland, wetlands, private homes and gardens or public places such as parks and school playgrounds

EC.8.1 R

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It is recommended that you consider alternative ways of controlling weeds, crop pests and crop diseases

 Consideration is given, demonstrated by a completed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan

 IPM refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm

IPM plan

EC.9 Spraying must be undertaken by

competent operators

 Competence is demonstrated by holding NPTC Certificates or by having Grandfather Rights

 If spraying operations are contracted checks are made that certificates of competence are held

 Sprayer operators include those applying granular/dust pesticides or seed dressing

NPTC Certificates

EC.9.1 R

New

It is recommended that those who have Grandfather Rights hold relevant certificates of competence

 One of the following certificates are held:

o City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights

o Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides

Certificates of competence

EC.10 Records must be kept for all pesticide applications and retained for minimum of 3 years

 Records kept for applications made both by staff and contractors Pesticide records

EC.11

Revised

All pesticide spraying equipment must be maintained and tested

 Does not apply to handheld and knapsack sprayers  From Nov 2016 evidence that:

o boom sprayers are tested once every 5 years (unless they are

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o Foggers/ misters/ batch dippers and granular pesticide applicators are tested once every 6 years (unless they are less than 5 years old on that date)

 Outside contractors also hold valid NSTS certificates or engineers test certificates

EC.12 R

It is recommended that pesticide spraying equipment is checked to ensure accurate application

 Sprayers are calibrated when changing from one product to another

AIM: Fertilisers are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution

EC.13 Fertilisers must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of theft

 Stored where there is no public access and located away from and not visible from a public highway

 Checks are made to ensure fertiliser has not been tampered with, moved or stolen

 If a discrepancy or theft is discovered it is reported to the police immediately

EC.14 K

Fertilisers must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination

 There is no risk of contamination to crops, feedstuffs, pesticides, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses

 Fertiliser is stored at least 10m from a watercourse and at least 50m from a well, spring or borehole

AIM: Fertilisers/soil improvement products are suitable for their intended use and applied in a manner that prevents the risk of contamination and pollution

EC.15 K

Only appropriate, safe and suitable fertilisers and soil improvement products can be applied to land

 Soil improvement products include (but are not limited to) manure, composts, anaerobic digestate (biofertiliser), treated sewage sludge  Any material originating outside the holding that is applied to land has

agricultural benefit and is permitted for use

 No untreated animal by-products (e.g. abattoir waste) applied

Permits

EC.16 K

Fertilisers and soil improvement products must be applied to land

 Soil improvement products applied in accordance with appendix and Manure Management Plan

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in a manner which minimises the risk of contamination

 Before application factors including NVZ restrictions, soil type, crop requirements, slope, field conditions, weather conditions, surface water, water supplies and abstraction points, even on neighbouring land, are considered

 Grazing and planting intervals in the appendix are adhered to  Staff and contractors have knowledge of high risk areas on farm

EC.17 R

It is recommended that all equipment used for applying fertiliser or soil improvement products is checked to ensure accurate application

 Applying to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm

Where to find help  Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111491423/contents  Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products:

http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/Resources/CRD/Migrated-Resources/Documents/C/Code_of_Practice_for_using_Plant_Protection_Products_-_Complete20Code.pdf  Defra - Protecting our Water, Soil and Air – A Code of Good Agricultural Practice for farmers, growers and

land managers :

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69344/pb13558-cogap-090202.pdf