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KG.EC.1 KG.EC.1.1 KG.EC.2 KG.EC.4 KG.EC.4.1 KG.EC.5 KG.EC.6 KG.EC.7 KG.EC.8 KG.EC.8.1 KG.EC.9 KG.EC.10 KG.EC.11 KG.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

KG.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

KG.EC.1.a

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

KG.EC.1.b

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

KG.EC.1.c

Manufactured fertiliser is stored on a hard, dry surface

KG.EC.1.d

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

KG.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

KG.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

KG.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

KG.EC.1.1.c

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

KG.EC.2

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

How you will be measured

KG.EC.2.a

Container has an appropriate safe closure cap or bag tie

KG.EC.2.b

The original label information is displayed

KG.EC.4 Key

PPPs must be appropriate for their intended use

How you will be measured

KG.EC.4.a

Manufacturer’s instructions are followed

KG.EC.4.b

PPPs are approved for use

KG.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

KG.EC.4.1

PPPs are mixed/handled in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution

KG.EC.5 Key

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

How you will be measured

KG.EC.5.a

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

KG.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

KG.EC.5.c

Buffer zone requirements of the PPP being applied are complied with

KG.EC.6

PPP application must be undertaken by competent operators

How you will be measured

KG.EC.6.a

NPTC Pesticide Application Certificates/Lantra Awards Level 2 Pesticides qualification

NPTC/Lantra certificates

KG.EC.7

All PPP application equipment must be maintained and tested

How you will be measured

KG.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

KG.EC.7.b

Equipment calibration occurs at least annually

NSTS Certificates
Calibration records

KG.EC.8

Records must be kept of all PPP applications

How you will be measured

KG.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

KG.EC.8.c

Records are kept for at least 3 years

PPP application records

KG.EC.8.1

Where PPPs are used on crops an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is 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

KG.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

KG.EC.9.a

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

KG.EC.9.b

Exemptions/permits to use waste materials are held

KG.EC.9.c

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

KG.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

KG.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)

KG.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

KG.EC.9.g

Biosolids are assured under the Biosolids Assurance Scheme

KG.EC.9.h

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

KG.EC.9.i

Applications are made in accordance with Appendix

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

KG.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

KG.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

KG.EC.11.a

Wastes are disposed of by a registered waste carrier

KG.EC.11.b

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

KG.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

KG.EC.11.d

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