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Guidance, updates and expert commentary from the AR Enviro team — covering AD, nutrient management, and agricultural consultancy.
What Is a Nutrient Management Plan? A Plain-English Guide
A nutrient management plan records how you will use organic materials and fertilisers on your farm to meet crop needs without causing pollution. Here is what goes in one, who needs one, and the seven caveats that catch farmers out.
Digital Waste Tracking 2026: What AD Plants and Farms Need to Know
From October 2026, permitted AD sites in England must submit waste movement records digitally to the EA. Here is who is in scope, what changes operationally, and what NI operators need to know about NIEA's separate timeline.
Exporting Chicken Litter from NI to Great Britain: What You Need to Know
A practical guide to the regulatory requirements for exporting poultry litter across the Irish Sea — covering the 2025 High Court ruling, ABP documentation, NVZ rules at destination, and HPAI restrictions.
Waste Transfer Notes: A Complete Guide for Farms and AD Plants
Everything you need to know about Waste Transfer Notes in Northern Ireland — who needs one, how to complete Parts A–E, season tickets, retention rules, penalties, and how digital tools can simplify compliance.
How Much Land Do You Need for Chicken Houses in NI?
Planning a new poultry unit? Use our free calculator to work out your land bank requirements under the 170 kg N/ha NVZ rules for broilers, layers and turkeys — and see how phosphorus could become the limiting factor.