Soil is one of the most important assets on any farm; without it, we simply would not be able to produce the food we need. It also has a huge impact on the quality of water.

There are no changes to the actual rules i.e., Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAECs) and Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs), but some changes have been made to areas of cross compliance that you may benefit from.

Paperwork makes up a large part of farming nowadays. If you’re not keeping hold of the correct pieces, you could face a hefty financial penalty if inspected by a government body, however, there comes a time when everyone needs a good clear out!