The Common Agricultural Policy Direct Payments and Support Schemes (Cross Compliance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 No. 291

SCHEDULE 1 STANDARDS OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

Minimum land management reflecting site specific conditions to limit erosion

6.—(1) Paragraphs 5(3) to 5(7) do not apply:

(a) to land where these requirements conflict with the commitments under management agreements entered into by the farmer in relation to any Area of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area or Special Area of Conservation;

(b) to land which is located within 5 metres from a gateway or laneway and is not a semi-natural habitat;

(c) to any archaeological site within 10 metres from waterways;

(d) to land which is located within 50 metres from any borehole or wells;

(e) to land which is located within 250 metres from a borehole which is used for a public water supply; or

(f) where overgrazing is a necessary consequence of measures taken to ensure animal welfare during periods of extreme weather conditions.