CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI

The overarching aim of this project is to support the OEP in developing an independent view of the effectiveness of three regulations relating to agricultural diffuse pollution, namely:

Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018, commonly known as the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW);

Nitrate Pollutions Prevention Regulations 2015; and

Storing Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oils (England) Regulations 2010.

This will be achieved through delivering the following objectives:

Undertake a review of research and evidence on the effectiveness of the regulations in reducing diffuse agricultural pollution

Undertake interviews with expert practitioners and researchers.

Provide an initial assessment from the overall review and provide options for systematic evidence reviews and assessments for the OEP to consider.