Overview

This workshop has been designed to help farmers take practical measures that farmers can take to improve farm waste management on their farm.

Participants can receive accreditation for the Dealing with Farm Wastes workshop when completed if desired.

Who is the course for?

Farmers or growers who wish to establish improve their knowledge of the legislation on farm waste management.  Agri-environment schemes such as the Countryside Management Scheme and Environmentally Sensitive Areas scheme require farmers to produce and implement a Farm Waste Management Plan for their farm

Course Content

The course will help farmers to:

• Make best use of the nutrient value of slurry and manure,
• Identify waste management problems on the farm and consider remedial action,
• Minimise the pollution risk from the farm,
• Comply with the Codes of Good Agricultural Practice, Good Farming Practice and Environmental legislation such as the Nitrates Directive and the Agricultural Waste Regulations.  

Cost

Free for farmers and growers