Rural Business
GAEC 6 – Maintenance of soil organic matter
The aim of GAEC 6 rules is to maintain soil organic matter levels.
Read More >GAEC 5 – Minimum land management reflecting site specific conditions to limit erosion
The aim of GAEC 5 rules is to protect soil against erosion in certain situations.
Read More >GAEC 4 – Minimum soil cover
The aim of GAEC 4 rules is to protect soil against erosion after harvest until the end of winter (winter is up to and including the last day of February).
Read More >GAEC 3 – Protection of groundwater against pollution
The aim of GAEC 3 rules is to protect groundwater against pollution.
Read More >GAEC 2 – Abstraction of water for irrigation
The aim of GAEC 2 rules is to protect water resources by licensing abstraction of water for irrigation.
Read More >GAEC 1 – Buffer strips along water courses
The aim of GAEC 1 rules is to protect water against pollution and run-off.
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Cross compliance checklists
Cross compliance checklists Need to make sure you’re ready for inspections? More information on Passport Reconciliation for Cattle here
Read More >Workbook of all cross compliance checklists
Cross compliance is a set of rules that must be adhered to in order to receive Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support payments.
Read More >New entrants to farming: Farm diversification – events summary
This event looked at farm diversification and how new entrants to farming can take advantage of new opportunities. The presentation from the event can be found below.
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