Environmental pig permits: Everything you need to know

摘要

New rules came into force last month which mean pig farmers must have environmental permits from 21 February. Key changes relate to slurry store coverage and reporting of ammonia emissions.With an increasing number of producers investing in expansion or making improvements to their pig accommodation to help ensure their businesses are sustainable, more units might need an environmental permit in the future.The expansion trend is being driven by a combination of price pressures, the removal of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), and customer demands to continue improving welfare and environmental protection.We find out more about the permit application process, the latest changes and what producers must do to comply.