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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.
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Aim:
ENVIRONMENT
DG.EC.1 Key
Standards
Potential pollutants must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution to crops, feedstuffs, animals, soils, groundwater and watercourses. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.1.a
DG.EC.1.b
DG.EC.1.c
DG.EC.1.d
DG.EC.1.1 Key
Standards
Organic manures must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution to crops, feedstuffs, animals, soils, groundwater and watercourses. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.1.1.a
DG.EC.1.1.b
DG.EC.1.1.c
DG.EC.1.1.d
DG.EC.1.1.e
DG.EC.1.1.f
DG.EC.1.1.g
DG.EC.1.1.h
Documented slurry storage requirement calculation
DG.EC.1.2 Key
Standards
Silage must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution.
How you will be measured
DG.EC.1.2.a
DG.EC.1.2.b
DG.EC.1.2.c
DG.EC.1.2.d
DG.EC.1.3
Standards
Slurry pits/lagoons must be fenced for animal and personnel safety.
DG.EC.2
Standards
In the case of packaging breakages potential pollutants must be transferred to a suitable container. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.2.a
DG.EC.2.b
DG.EC.3
Standards
Nitrogen based fertilisers must be stored in a way that minimises the risk of theft. (New)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.3.a
DG.EC.3.b
DG.EC.3.c
DG.EC.3.d
DG.EC.4 Key
Standards
PPPs must be appropriate for their intended use. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.4.a
DG.EC.4.b
DG.EC.4.c
DG.EC.5 Key
Standards
PPPs must be applied in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.5.a
DG.EC.5.b
DG.EC.5.c
DG.EC.6
Standards
PPP application must be undertaken by competent operators.
How you will be measured
DG.EC.6.a
NPTC/Lantra certificates
DG.EC.7
Standards
All PPP application equipment must be maintained and tested. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.7.a
DG.EC.7.b
- NSTS Certificates
- Calibration records
DG.EC.8
Standards
Records must be kept of all PPP applications. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.8.a
DG.EC.8.c
PPP application records
DG.EC.8.1
Standards
It is recommended where PPPs are used on crops an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is completed.
IPM plan
DG.EC.9 Key
Standards
Manufactured fertilisers and organic manures must be applied in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.9.a
DG.EC.9.b
DG.EC.9.c
DG.EC.9.d
DG.EC.9.e
DG.EC.9.f
DG.EC.9.g
DG.EC.9.h
DG.EC.9.i
- Exemptions/permits
- Manure Management Plan (or records detailing required information)
DG.EC.10
Standards
All manufactured fertiliser application equipment must be maintained and calibrated at least annually. (Revised)
Calibration record
DG.EC.11 Key
Standards
All wastes which cannot be utilised are disposed of in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
How you will be measured
DG.EC.11.a
DG.EC.11.b
DG.EC.11.c
DG.EC.11.d
- Waste transfer notes
- Waste Carrier name and registration number