Preparing for Environment Agency Inspections – Key Guidance

This guide explains how farmers can prepare for Environment Agency (EA) inspections, which frequently highlight non-compliance issues such as nutrient management planning, soil testing, manure and slurry storage, and silage or fuel storage.

The document outlines the importance of creating a nutrient management plan and conducting regular soil tests to ensure compliance with the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) and Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) regulations. It also covers field heap requirements, safe slurry storage (minimum 4–6 months capacity depending on livestock type and NVZ status), and the need for structurally sound silage clamps and properly bunded fuel tanks.

Prepared with advice from ADAS consultants, the guide emphasises that good planning not only meets legal requirements but also saves costs, improves efficiency, and reduces environmental risk. It also explains how FACTS-qualified advisors can assist in achieving compliance.

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