Useful Links

ADAS (2005) PSYCHIC.  Phosphorus and Sediment Yield Characterisation in Catchments.  Available at http://www.psychic-project.org.uk/index.php?content=welcome

Agricultural Lime Association.  Technical information on lime and liming Available at  http://www.aglime.org.uk/index.htm

CIRIA (2007) The SUDS Manual Pub CIRIA, London ISBN 0-86017-697-5

 See http://www.ciria.org.uk

Defra (2006)  PLANET CD ROM.  Computerised version of Defra's industry standard 'Fertiliser Recommendations (RB209)' book.  Available at http://www.planet4farmers.co.uk/content/aboutus.html

Environment Agency (2005).  Assessment of Win-Win Case Studies of Resource Management in Agriculture.  ISBN 1 84432 39D 0.  Available at http://www.relu.ac.uk/links/EcoBenefitsGreenerAgricAppendixcasestudies.pdf

FWAG – Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group.  Information available at www.fwag.org.uk

LEAF – Linking Environment and Farming.  Information available at www.leafuk.org

NetRegs.  Free environmental guidance for small businesses in the UK.  Available at  http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/

NFU Volunatary Initiative, section VI Crop Protection Management Plan.  Available at www.voluntaryinitiative.org.uk

Ohio State University Bulletin.  Soil Compaction and Drainage.  Available at http://ohioline.osu.edu/b301/index.html

RSPB guidance on ditch management available at http://www.rspb.org.uk/countryside/farming/advice/farmhabitats/drainagechannels/index.asp

SAC (Scottish Agricultural College).  Information available at www.sac.co.uk

SAC Farm Management Handbook (2006) (£25.00) Available from Farm Management Handbook Order Team, Rural Business Unit, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 0PH
Tel: 0131 535 3440 or email fmh@sac.co.uk http://www.sac.ac.uk/news/currentnews/farmmanagementhandbook06

Scottish Executive (2006).  Guidance notes on Land Management Contracts for 2006.  Available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/02/28145038/0

Scottish Executive (2005).  Cross Compliance Notes for Guidance.  Available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/12/0990918/09199

Scottish Executive (2005) Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activities (PEPFAA) Code of Good Agricultural Practice.  Available at  http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/03/20613/51369

Scottish Executive (2005) The Farm Soils Plan.  Protecting Soils and Income in Scotland.  ISBN 1 85482 847 9 Available at www.sac.ac.uk/fsp

Scottish Executive (2004) Single Farm Payment Scheme – Leaflets 1 to 8.  Available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2004/10/20108/45371

Scottish Executive (2004) The 4 Point Plan.  Straightforward guidance for livestock farmers to minimise pollution and benefit your business.  Available at www.sac.co.uk/4pp

Scottish Executive (2003) Guidance for Farmers in Nitrate vulnerable Zones

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/04/17071/21662

Scottish Natural Heritage (2004) The TIBRE Arable Handbook, Battleby, SNH.  Available at http://www.snh.org.uk/tibre.

SEPA (2007) Design manual for Constructed Farm Wetlands.  Expected spring 2007.  Contact diffuse.pollution@sepa.org.uk for more details. 

SEPA (2006) Sheep dipping code of practice for Scottish farmers, crofters and contractors.  Available at http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/publications/codes/sheep_dipping.pdf

SEPA (2006).  A guide to agricultural waste. Available at http://www.sepa.org.uk/publications/leaflets/agric/index.htm

SEPA (2005) The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005. A Practical Guide.  Available at  http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/wfd/regimes/car_practical_guide.pdf

SEPA (2000) Ponds Pools and Lochans - guidance on good practice in the management and creation of small water bodies in Scotland.  Available at http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/guidance/hei/ponds.pdf

University of Hertfordshire EMA – Environmental Management for Agriculture.  Available at www.herts.ac.uk/aeru/ema

University of Minnesota (2001)  Soil Compaction; Causes, Effects and Control.  Available at http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/cropsystems/DC3115.html

WWF (2000) The Farming and Watercourse Management Handbook.  Available at http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/guidance/hei/wwf.pdf