Farming Rules for Water Audits and Compliance
The Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) were introduced to reduce and prevent diffuse water pollution from agricultural sources. The FRfW are actively enforced by the Environment Agency while undertaking their farm inspections and are applicable to all farmers and land managers across England.
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The AWSM Environmental Consultancy Team provide FRfW compliance services for a range of farms, successfully implementing bespoke compliance systems that exceed Environment Agency audit requirements.
What are the rules?
The AWSM team support clients when navigating the rules and implement systems to demonstrate compliance with the Rules set out below, which when appropriate farmers must align with:
- Rule 1: Planning use of manures and fertilisers
- Rule 2: Storing organic manures
- Rule 3: Applying manures or fertilisers
- Rule 4: Where not to apply organic manures
- Rule 5: Where not to apply fertiliser
- Rule 6: Reasonable precautions to prevent soil erosion
- Rule 7: Protecting against soil erosion by livestock
- Rule 8: Position of livestock feeders
How AWSM ensure your ongoing adherence to FRfW
To ensure compliance with the rules the AWSM Consultancy Team provide support by:
- Attending farm during FRfW inspections
- Developing and implementing Nutrient Management Plans in compliance with SFI requirements
- Carry out soil sampling and arranging laboratory analysis
- Maintenance of Nutrient and Manure Records
- Maintenance of Nitrate Vulnerable Zone Records
- Performing Farm Livestock, Manure and Slurry Calculations
- Undertake gap analysis – Farm Assessment v SSAFO Regulations
- Provision of Slurry Storage Solutions
Partnering with AWSM will ensure Regulatory visits run smoothly
Ensure the Environment Agency leave with full confidence that best practice techniques to safeguard water resources and promote environmental sustainability are at the core of your farm management strategy.
AWSM Environmental Consultancy Team Members are Fertiliser Advisors Certification and Training Scheme (FACTS) qualified and have a proven track record in supporting farms and land managers. Moreover, the AWSM Team specialise in meeting Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) requirements, a government-led initiative encouraging environmentally friendly farming practices. The team has a proven track record in developing effective Nutrient Management Plans aligned with SFI criteria, essential for optimising fertiliser use, promoting soil health, and contributing to a sustainable farming methodology.
