1. Management
Summary
The Environment Agency sets out management requirements for intensive pig and poultry farming permits, centred on a written management system to identify and reduce pollution risks. The guidance covers environmental policy, site security, maintenance, accident planning, staff training and climate change adaptation, with an emphasis on keeping records and reviewing plans regularly.
Why it matters
While aimed at intensive farming, the article is relevant to surveyors because it highlights environmental management expectations, site maintenance and pollution control measures that can affect rural and agricultural property assessments. It also signals the importance of checking operational compliance, infrastructure condition and risk management on permitted sites.
Key points
- A written management system must be in place and implemented when operations start.
- The system should include environmental policy, objectives, targets and continuous improvement measures.
- Sites must be secure, maintained and kept clean to reduce pollution and vandalism risks.
- Accident management and staff training records are required, with plans reviewed at least every 4 years.
- Climate change adaptation risk assessment must be integrated into farm management.
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