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PF.EC.1 PF.EC.1.1 PF.EC.1.2 PF.EC.1.3 PF.EC.1.4 PF.EC.1.5 PF.EC.2 PF.EC.4 PF.EC.5 PF.EC.6 PF.EC.7 PF.EC.8 PF.EC.8.1 PF.EC.9 PF.EC.10 PF.EC.11 PF.EC.12

Glossary

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

PF.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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.1.a

Fuel tanks are bunded where required by legislation (see Appendix)

PF.EC.1.b

Agrochemicals are kept in a well-maintained store which allows for containment of any spillages

PF.EC.1.c

Manufactured fertiliser is stored on a hard, dry surface

PF.EC.1.d

Fertilisers that pose a combustion or oxidiser hazard are stored in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet

PF.EC.1.e

Liquid feed is contained. Storage tanks, drums and containers are bunded or sited in such a way that any spillage cannot enter any clean drainage system

PF.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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.1.1.a

Organic manures (not including storage within a building) are not stored: - within 10m of inland freshwaters or coastal waters - within 50m of a spring, well or borehole - where there is significant risk of runoff entering watercourses

PF.EC.1.1.b

Manure heap (not including field heaps) effluent runoff does not enter a watercourse, either directly or through land drains, roads, tracks or other pathways

PF.EC.1.1.c

Where manure is stored in temporary field heaps, these must be moved at least every 12 months

PF.EC.1.1.d

Slurry tanks, reception pits, pipes and channels are impermeable

PF.EC.1.1.e

Above ground slurry stores with a pipe for emptying are fitted with at least two functioning valves (one of which can be the nozzle), locked when not in use

PF.EC.1.1.f

Reception pits can hold 48 hours' production including likely rainfall on all surfaces draining into the pit

PF.EC.1.1.g

The combined available capacity of slurry tanks, pits, compounds and lagoons have sufficient capacity for slurry storage of: - at least 4 months in non-NVZ areas (England) - at least 6 months in NVZ areas (England) - at least 26 weeks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

PF.EC.1.1.h

There is a documented up-to-date calculation of slurry storage requirements

Documented slurry storage requirement calculation

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

PF.EC.1.2 Key

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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.1.2.a

Silage is made and stored at least 10m from watercourses and at least 50m from springs, wells and boreholes

PF.EC.1.2.b

Silos have an effluent collection system

PF.EC.1.2.c

Effluent from baled silage does not leak into water source

PF.EC.1.2.d

Field silage effluent is contained

PF.EC.1.3

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

PF.EC.1.4

Assessment of site and soil suitability must be undertaken before placing pigs on land for outdoor pig production (NEW)

How you will be measured

PF.EC.1.4.a

Any identified actions required to improve site suitability for pig production are implemented before pigs are placed

Site/soil suitability assessment

PF.EC.1.5

Injurious weeds (e.g. ragwort) which pigs may access must be controlled

PF.EC.2

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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.2.a

Container has an appropriate safe closure cap or bag tie

PF.EC.2.b

The original label information is displayed

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

PF.EC.4 Key

PPPs must be appropriate for their intended use

How you will be measured

PF.EC.4.a

Manufacturer’s instructions are followed

PF.EC.4.b

PPPs are approved for use

PF.EC.4.c

Unapproved product is kept in a segregated area of the pesticide store, pending collection for disposal at the earliest opportunity; clearly marked with signs/labels stating that it must not be used

PF.EC.5 Key

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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.5.a

PPP application does not occur in areas of high pollution risk, as identified on farm map

PF.EC.5.b

PPP application does not occur in unsuitable conditions e.g. when there is a risk of drift or where soil conditions are unsuitable e.g. waterlogged, flooded or snow-covered soil or where the soil has been frozen for more than 12 hours in the previous 24 hours

PF.EC.5.c

Buffer zone requirements of the PPP being applied are complied with

PF.EC.6

PPP application must be undertaken by competent operators

How you will be measured

PF.EC.6.a

NPTC Pesticide Application Certificates/Lantra Awards Level 2 Pesticides qualification

NPTC/Lantra certificates

PF.EC.7

All PPP application equipment must be maintained and tested

How you will be measured

PF.EC.7.a

Frequency of testing is carried out as follows: - all new trailed/mounted/self-propelled sprayers are NSTS tested before they are 5 years old - subsequently trailed/mounted/self-propelled sprayers with a boom width over 3m are NSTS tested once every 3 years - subsequently trailed/mounted/self-propelled sprayers with a boom width of 3m or under and other application equipment (slug pellet, micro-granular applicators, weed wipers) are NSTS tested once every 6 years - knapsack, handheld and pedestrian equipment does not require an NSTS test but should be checked by the operator at least annually

PF.EC.7.b

Equipment calibration occurs at least annually

NSTS Certificates
Calibration records

PF.EC.8

Records must be kept of all PPP applications

How you will be measured

PF.EC.8.a

Records include: - field/area identifier - crop/variety - total area, where applicable - sowing or planting date, where applicable - date and time applied - justification/target for application - product name and active ingredient - rate of application - water volume - wind direction and speed - grazing/harvest interval, where applicable - first permissible harvest date, where applicable - name of sprayer operator

PF.EC.8.c

Records are kept for at least 3 years

PPP application records

PF.EC.8.1

Where PPPs are used on crops an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan must be completed

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

PF.EC.9 Key

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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.9.a

Any materials, including waste materials, that are applied to land should have agricultural benefit

PF.EC.9.b

Exemptions/permits to use waste materials are held

PF.EC.9.c

A Manure Management Plan (MMP) is kept and followed when applying organic manures to land

PF.EC.9.d

MMP includes, at least: - where and when manure can/cannot be applied (detailed on a map) - calculations of total area required to apply volume of organic manure produced by stock at legal application rate - details of Total Spreadable Area available and outlets for any excess organic manure

PF.EC.9.e

Before application the following factors are considered: - NVZ restrictions - soil type - soil condition - crop requirements - slope - weather conditions - the location of watercourses - water supplies and abstraction points (including on neighbouring land)

PF.EC.9.f

Applications are not carried out during high risk times e.g. on waterlogged, flooded or snow-covered soil or where the soil has been frozen for more than 12 hours in the previous 24 hours

PF.EC.9.g

Biosolids are assured under the Biosolids Assurance Scheme

PF.EC.9.h

Untreated sewage sludge, untreated abattoir or catering derived animal by-products are not applied

PF.EC.9.i

Applications are made in accordance with Appendix

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

PF.EC.10

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

Calibration record

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

PF.EC.11 Key

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

How you will be measured

PF.EC.11.a

Wastes are disposed of by a registered waste carrier

PF.EC.11.b

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

PF.EC.11.c

Empty PPP containers are: - cleaned using an integrated pressure rinsing device, or triple rinsed appropriately and the rinsate returned to the spray tank - stored securely - not reused - returned to the supplier or where non-returnable, disposed of via a registered waste carrier

PF.EC.11.d

Redundant PPPs are disposed of via the supplier or a registered waste carrier