Inspections
We may inspect your land to verify the on-farm position. If so, we will require access to all relevant documents. Failure to permit an inspection could result in the loss of payment under the Menu Scheme and you might also risk prosecution.
It is a condition of the scheme that you must allow SEERAD and European Commission staff, or representatives, access to land, animals and records at any reasonable time for the purposes of establishing compliance with the terms of the scheme. If you refuse to co-operate, or if you obstruct an inspecting officer or fail to give reasonable assistance, we will not pay you and you may be prosecuted.
Inspection information
Summary of Inspections EvidenceOptions | Map | Invoices | Plan | Field inspection | Other |
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Animal health and welfare management | | | * | Fences | Performance indicators Biosecurity plan
Lab analysis for blood samples etc
Forage analysis and nutritional advice |
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Membership of quality assurance schemes | | * | | | Membership certificate |
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Training | | * | | | Certificate of completion
(if available) |
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Farm and woodland visits | | | | | Risk assessment
Farm information pack |
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Off-Farm talks | | | | | Farm information pack |
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Buffer areas | * | | | * | |
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Management of linear features | * | | | * | |
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Management of moorland grazing | | | * | * | |
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Management of rush pasture | | | | * | |
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Biodiversity cropping on in-bye | | | | * | |
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Retention of winter stubbles | | | | * | |
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Wild bird seed mixture | | | | * | |
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Summer cattle grazing | | | | * | |
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Nutrient management | | | | * | Soil analysis field records |
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Improving access | * | * | | * | |
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Farm woodland planning | part of the plan | | * | * | |
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Farm woodland management | part of the plan | | * | * |
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Options 1-15
Inspection will involve the examination of documentary evidence relating to these prescriptions, assessment of the management practices and the measurement of the areas or lengths claimed.
Option 15-Access
We will inspect the route covered by this option.We will check that the route shown on the map offers unrestricted access. We will also check that you have installed any capital items claimed. In both cases we will check that you have met the requirements set down in the Specifications for Improving Access.
If these checks reveal a breach,we will allow you one year to comply. If you do not take the necessary action within this time, we will not pay you.
Option 16-Farm Woodland Plan
When we receive your plan, we will send a copy to Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) for comment. They may need to visit the woodlands and would contact you to arrange this. If they find that your plan is not representative or is not fit for purpose, we will not pay you.
Option 17-Farm Woodland Management
We may inspect the land covered by this option.We will check that the condition and management of the woodland meets the standard for Sustainable Farm Woodland Management and that you have done the necessary work as indicated in the approved plan.
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