Rural Business
Avian influenza prevention zone
Note: The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone covering Scotland will be extended until at least 30 April, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Key messages for small-scale poultry keepers Scottish Government has put…
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Retention of landscape features (GAEC 7)
The aim is to protect landscape features.
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Maintenance of soil organic matter (GAEC 6)
The aim is to maintain soil organic matter levels.
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Minimum land management reflecting site specific condition to limit erosion (GAEC 5)
The aim is to protect soil against erosion in certain situations.
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Minimum soil cover (GAEC 4)
The aim is to protect soil against erosion after harvest until the end of winter.
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Protection of groundwater against pollution (GAEC 3)
The aim is to protect groundwater against pollution.
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Abstraction of water for irrigation (GAEC 2)
The aim is to protect water resources by licensing abstraction of water for irrigation.
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The aim is to protect water against pollution and run-off.
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Welfare of farmed animals (SMR 13)
The aim is to protect the welfare of farmed animals by setting minimum standards for their care and husbandry.
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Welfare of pigs (SMR 12)
The aim is to protect pigs by setting minimum standards for their care and management and welfare.
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