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Cross compliance self-assessment guidance

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Breaches of scheme rules

The European Commission regulations require reductions and exclusions to be applied if you do not comply with agri-environment scheme rules.

Cross compliance

Cross compliance
Cross compliance is a European Union (EU) requirement setting out standards that farmers have to meet in order to receive the Single Farm Payment (SFP).

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Use our handy self assessment guidance to help you identify possible breaches under Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) or Good Agricultural and Environment Conditions (GAEC).

Refer to our guidance on cross compliance verifiable standards to help clarify whether your farm has breached cross compliance.

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Cross compliance is regulated by the Rural Inspectorate Wales (RIW), which is responsible for carrying out inspections to ensure that the Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) and Good Agricultural and Environment Conditions  (GAEC) standards are being met. The following bodies may be involved for certain elements of cross compliance inspections:

For concerns regarding food law, you should contact your local authority.

Technical Advice on Cross Compliance (external link)

Cross compliance self-assessment guidance

10/08/11
Our handy self assessment guidance can help you to identify possible breaches under Cross Compliance.