Start preparing now for new controls on farm waste
Series: DEFRA News Release ; (466/03) 7 November 2003 (3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The Agricultural Waste Stakeholders' Forum has published a leaflet summarising changes and information about new waste management controls for agriculture which are due in 2004. The changes will implement EU legislation, and mean that uncontrolled burning of waste on farms and the use of 'farm tips' will be unlawful. Full consultation is due to take place in the next few months. The press release can be viewed at http://www.gnn.gov.uk. More information from Defra is available from http://www,defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/agforum/| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3943-19 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 124287-1001 |
The Agricultural Waste Stakeholders' Forum has published a leaflet summarising changes and information about new waste management controls for agriculture which are due in 2004. The changes will implement EU legislation, and mean that uncontrolled burning of waste on farms and the use of 'farm tips' will be unlawful. Full consultation is due to take place in the next few months. The press release can be viewed at http://www.gnn.gov.uk. More information from Defra is available from http://www,defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/agforum/