Farming Advice Service online courses

The cross compliance rules are in place to protect the environment and to protect livestock welfare. The rules are made up of Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) and standards for Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAECs).  This course covers SMR1, SMR6, SMR8, SMR11, SMR12, SMR13, GAEC1, GAEC7a and GAEC7b.

Farming Advice Service online courses

This course covers the basics of net zero and what this means for farming businesses, including actions that could be taken on farm to achieve it.

Farming Advice Service online courses

The 8 farming rules for water came into effect in 2018 and  all farmers in England must comply with them. This course provides an overview of each of the rules and information on how they are enforced.

Farming Advice Service online courses

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas designated as being at risk from agricultural nitrate pollution. They include about 55% of land in England. This course covers the essential information relevant to the nitrate vulnerable zones that farmers and land owners are required to follow