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All the SMRs and the majority of the standards of GAEC relate to pre-existing legal requirements that claimants should already be adhering to. For further information on the requirements please see the cross compliance publications listed in the Farmer Guidance part of this section.
A cross compliance advice helpline is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Agents can answer technical questions on cross compliance or tell you where to get the help you need.
Cross Compliance Advice Helpline - 0845 345 1302
www.crosscompliance.org.uk
Defra's Whole Farm Approach (WFA) online Cross Compliance Self Assessment Tool can be accessed by registering and signing up to the WFA.
Latest cross-compliance news and updates
24/04/09 ~ Cross Compliance Inspection Statistics
09/03/09 ~ Cross Compliance consultation
10/02/09 ~ RPA updates Cross Compliance guidance and Single Payment Scheme policy
26/01/09 ~ RPA issue new guide for Cross Compliance breaches
30/12/08 ~ Cross Compliance update
03/10/08 ~ Defra grants a suspension from waterlogged soil regulations to help farmers complete their harvest
10/09/08 ~ Waterlogged land – cross compliance exemptions
25/07/08 ~ Hilary Benn accepts Curry Group recommendations on set-aside
30/05/08 ~ Update to Cross Compliance literature and reminder for claimants on Statutory Authorities
25/04/08 ~ Cross Compliance Inspection Statistics for 2007
28/01/08 ~ Defra announcement on EU Agriculture Council's decision to replace the Single Payment Scheme '10-month rule'
03/01/08 ~ Amendment to cross compliance legislation: Commission Regulation (EC) No 796/2004
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