Environment
Webinar: Scotland’s Cereals – a National Update on Cereals & IPM principles
Originally broadcast on the 30th of April, this webinar looked at life post-Chlorothalonil; it’s good to know your options and our guest panellists talk through what these are. Present for…
Read More >Temporary Regulatory Guidance from SEPA in response to Covid-19: Waste Management
In response to Covid-19 SEPA issued Temporary Regulatory Guidance. This is a copy of their Waste Management Guidance. ( Version 3 April 2020 )
Read More >SEPA – SWCN application form
This is a downloadable copy of SEPA’s SWCN application form which should be completed and returned to your local SEPA office to ensure compliance with the Special Waste Regulations 1996 when disposing of hazardous waste.
Read More >SEPA: Consigning special waste – Guidance Document
The Special Waste Regulations 1996 (as amended) (the Regulations) is the principal piece of legislation covering special waste arising in Scotland. It sets out the procedures to be followed when disposing of, carrying and receiving special waste.
This document is a guide to consigning special waste in Scotland and is applicable only to producers of special waste in Scotland. Producers from elsewhere in the UK should refer to their own domestic legislation.
Disposal of Chemicals Synopsis (The Voluntary Initiative)
This is a short synopsis of guidance from The Voluntary Initiative about the safe disposal of chemicals. Pesticides that are no longer required must be disposed of legally and safely. Poor disposal can allow pesticides to reach water.
Read More >Pesticide Disposal – Best Practice Guide (Crop Protection Association & The Voluntary Initiative)
Using pesticides according to the label and following best practice will ensure their impact on the environment is minimised. The advice in this Guide has been prepared after consultation with the Pesticide Safety Directorate, HSE and the UK environment agencies. This Guide was produced by the Crop Protection Association and supports the work of The Voluntary Initiative. (Oct 2007)
Read More >Pesticides – Code of practice for using plant protection products in Scotland
This code of practice has been prepared jointly by the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department and the Health and Safety Commission (HSC). (2006)
Read More >Scotland Cereals Webinar: Chemical Disposal Slides (Jack Munro) 30.04.20
Presentation slides used by SAC Consulting’s Agricultural Consultant, Jack Munro, who chaired the “Scotland’s Cereals Webinar: National Update on Cereals & IPM principles” during April 2020. Jack led a presentation about the safe use and disposal of chemicals on the farm.
Read More >Farm Advisory Service newsletter May 2020
Read the full newsletter here You can sign up to the mailing list to get this direct to your inbox here.
Read More >Managing Costs & Protecting Financial Health in the Dairy Herd: Improving efficiency in the dairy herd
Whilst milk price is seen as the biggest influencer on profitability, the range in milk prices is sometimes not as wide as the difference in cost of production and the…
Read More >