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Updated general binding rules on silage and slurry

The Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) have been updated to include the 2003 “SSAFO Regs”, known as the Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003, (as amended).  Here we look at what’s changed, provide a number of useful ‘Know the Rules’ factsheets and answer some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

New General Binding Rules on Silage and Slurry

What’s changed?

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FAQ’s

We've collated answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about the new GBRs for silage and slurry.

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Download our factsheets

The new Know the Rules factsheets highlight how to comply with the legislation. For ease, things that you must or must not do have been highlighted throughout the factsheets. The factsheets are not meant as an exhaustive guide to all rules, just those that relate to the Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR).

Factsheet 1: Slurry and manure storage

Factsheet 2: Maintaining slurry storage systems

Factsheet 3: Silage

Factsheet 4: Maintaining silage storage systems

Factsheet 5: Constructed farm wetlands

Factsheet 6: Storage of oil

Factsheet 7: Managing livestock

Factsheet 8: Organic fertiliser application

Factsheet 9: RAMS; Risk Assessment for Manure and Slurry

Factsheet 10: Inorganic and liquid fertiliser storage and application

Factsheet 11: Cultivation

Factsheet 12: Pesticides

Factsheet 13: Sheep dipping and handling facilities

Factsheet 14: Ditch clearing

Factsheet 15: Crossing points

Factsheet 16: Maintenance of structures and equipment

Factsheet 17: Liquid Anaerobic digestate storage
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