The letter (below) sets out the legal requirements with useful pictures to illustrate the point. It also sets out what happens in the event of an inspection and the remedies available to the County Council. It certainly does not pay to ignore notices that can be served as that is also a breach of the GAEC conditions under BPS compliance which will mean a penalty reduction is applied to the farm support payment. We have reproduced the letter being sent to Nottinghamshire farmers below, and also included a useful quick ploughing and cropping guidance note.
Nottinghamshire farmers reminded about keeping footpaths clear
