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Beef & Lamb Standards

ENVIRONMENT Version 5.0 (modified)

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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

R This icon indicates that a record is required.

AIM: Potential pollutants are correctly handled, applied and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and pollution

L.EC.1 Key

Potential pollutants must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution to crops, feedstuffs, animals, soils, groundwater and watercourses

L.EC.1.1 Key

Organic manures must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution to crops, feedstuffs, animals, soils, groundwater and watercourses

R

Documented slurry storage requirement calculation

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

L.EC.1.2 Key

Silage must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution

L.EC.1.3

Slurry pits/lagoons must be fenced for animal and personnel safety

AIM: Potential pollutants are correctly handled, applied and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and pollution

L.EC.2

In the case of packaging breakages potential pollutants must be transferred to a suitable container

AIM: Fertilisers are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent theft, contamination and pollution

L.EC.3

Nitrogen based fertilisers must be stored in a way that minimises the risk of theft

AIM: Potential pollutants are correctly handled, applied and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and pollution

L.EC.4 Key

PPPs must be appropriate for their intended use

L.EC.5 Key

PPPs must be applied in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution

L.EC.6

PPP application must be undertaken by competent operators

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NPTC/Lantra certificates

L.EC.7

All PPP application equipment must be maintained and tested

R
  • NSTS Certificates
  • Calibration records

L.EC.8

Records must be kept of all PPP applications

R

PPP application records

L.EC.8.1

It is recommended where PPPs are used on crops an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is completed

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IPM plan

AIM: Fertilisers and other soil amendments are legal, suitable for their intended use and applied in a manner that prevents pollution and contamination

L.EC.9 Key

Manufactured fertilisers and organic manures must be applied in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution

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  • Exemptions/permits
  • Manure Management Plan (or records detailing required information)

L.EC.10

All manufactured fertiliser application equipment must be maintained and calibrated at least annually

R

Calibration record

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

L.EC.11 Key

All wastes which cannot be utilised are disposed of in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution

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  • Waste transfer notes
  • Waste carrier name and registration number

L.EC.12

Waste sheep dip must be dealt with in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution

Where to find help

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Guidance
  • EC.1 – Potential pollutants include but not limited to, PPPs*, manufactured fertilisers, fuel oil, empty containers, disinfectants, rodenticides, dairy chemicals, sheep dip
    *PPPs are defined as any product with a current MAPP number
  • EC.1.1 – Watercourse = includes, water courses (ditches, streams, rivers), ponds, lakes, reservoirs, canals, estuaries, coastline
    Organic manure = livestock manures, sewage sludge/ biosolids, compost, digestates, organic industrial wastes
    Risk factors which could lead to runoff, which should be taken into account are: slope (especially if greater than 12 degrees), ground cover, proximity to watercourses or wetlands, weather conditions and forecasts, soil type and condition, presence and condition of land drains
  • EC.10 – Annual field calibration and records are acceptable
  • EC.11 – In order to transport your own waste you must be registered (free of charge) as a low tier waste carrier: https://www.gov.uk/register-renew-waste-carrier-broker-dealer-england
    Opportunities are considered for:
    – reducing the production of waste
    – reusing waste (where appropriate)
    – recycling waste, plastics in particular
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