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Air & Water Quality

The Farming Advice Service helps farmers understand the rules around farm activity which impacts air and water quality, and provides help and guidance on resources to help them meet these requirements.

On this page you will find FAS content on air and water quality including 

  • Government support and grants 
  • Legislation, including Farming Rules for Water
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Technical Articles

Newsletters

  • FAS July Front Page

    Issue 113

    • SFI 2023 – Annual Declarations update
    • An Update on Capital Grants
    • An Update on Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
    • New Technical Article - RPA Advice & Guidance and Site Visits
    • Trees on farm: Helping young trees survive hot, dry weather
    • National Framework for Water Resources Launched
    • Trees on farm: Helping young trees survive hot, dry weather
    • Water abstraction restrictions and dry weather support from the Environment Agency
    • Animal Plant Health Agency.
    • NVZ and nutrient management
    • Public rights of way
    • How a Cheshire dairy farm worked with the Environment Agency to reduce the risks of water pollution
    • Updates from the Farming blog and industry announcements

Podcast

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    Episode 7

    Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway

    16 mins
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    Episode 1

    Reducing ammonia emissions on farm, with Keesje Avis and John Morgan of Creedy Associates

    24 mins

Upcoming Events

  • CSF

    CSF East Mids - Bakewell Livestock Market Farm Advice Clinic

    Every Monday between 10.30am and 1.30pm Free advice on managing your business through the Agricultural T...

    18th Aug 2025
    10:30 - 13:30 (BST)
    Agricultural Business Centre - Agricultural Way - Bakewell - DE45 1AH

  • CSF

    CSF East Mids - Bakewell Livestock Market Farm Advice Clinic

    Every Monday between 10.30am and 1.30pm Free advice on managing your business through the Agricultural T...

    25th Aug 2025
    10:30 - 13:30 (BST)
    Agricultural Business Centre - Agricultural Way - Bakewell - DE45 1AH

  • CSF

    CSF East Mids - Arable Hub morning session

    Join CSF, Agronomist Andrew Wells and Farmer John Charles-Jones for a look at Sustainable Farming Incentive...

    3rd Sep 2025
    09:30 - 12:00 (BST)
    Woodborough Park Farm, Georges Lane, Nottingham, NG5 8PX

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