FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis

Aim
MODULE 8 - CODE OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE AND LEGAL
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
To increase awareness and technical competence relating to the handling, storage and use of fertilisers in
agriculture and improve the ability to manage those nutrient interactions with the environment.
8.1 Competence
Candidates should be able to advise merchants, transport operators, clients, farmers and storage
controllers on the legal and environmental issues relating to all forms of fertilisers, prior to, during and
post application periods.
8.2 Performance Criteria
Candidates must be able to give integrated soil and nutrient management guidance and advice to all
purchasers, handlers and users of fertilisers and organic nutrient sources in line with legislation and
environmental concerns as well as market requirements.
8.3 Essential Knowledge & Skills
Candidates must have the ability to:
• understand current UK and EU environmental legislation concerning nutrient management, application
and storage of fertiliser and organic nutrient sources, relevant to the advice required
• demonstrate awareness of other legislation and Government advice, particularly current guidelines in
the Code of Good Agricultural Practice and the requirements of Nitrate and Phosphorus Regulations
• describe the statutory requirements for, and constraints on, nitrogen andf phosphate use
• demonstrate awareness of the requirements to keep records in respect of fertiliser use and crop
protocols in particular
• demonstrate awareness of the main objectives of the Water Framework Directive.
15% of total time
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