Environment Agency
One of the roles of the Environment Agency is to ensure that farming practices comply with environmental regulations.
The EA carries out over 4000 inspections a year, primarily in parts of the country at greatest risk of harm to the water environment.
They understand that receiving notification of an inspection can be unsettling. Therefore, they have produced a video which explains the inspection process and provides details of what you can expect when an EA Officer visits your farm.
There is also a blog, which explains the process, including:
- Documents you will need in preparation for the inspection
- A list of areas that will be inspected
- How any non-compliance issues are dealt with
Rural Payments Agency (RPA) – Cattle Identification Visit
The RPA has produced a video about what to expect from a cattle identification visit. In the video Chris Birch, a Field Officer with over 25 years of experience, helps viewers to understand the aims of a cattle identification visit and demonstrates the type of checks they complete.
