Agricultural Businesses and the Environment

Farm businesses depend on the environment. Like any business today farms are increasingly pressured to be aware of the impact that their business has on the environment. Many will endeavor to minimise negative practices and boost their green credentials. Farm businesses need to be particularly aware of impacting on the environment through land contamination and air emissions from storing chemicals and spreading slurry. Noise pollution could affect their neighbours and waste disposal of residues could mean farms come under scrutiny.

At Bartletts our expert advice and guidance can help you to avoid prosecution and receive fewer visits from environmental regulators. Being aware of the laws regarding the environment can help you to increase efficiency and productivity. This in turn could help you to reduce your operating costs and may help you to obtain business from government bodies and large businesses that require their business partners to manage their environmental impacts effectively.

For further information or advice about Agricultural Law please email agriculture@bartlettschester.co.uk