In addition to the safe storage and handling of fertiliser advice, available from us, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) and the HSE’s Storing and Handling Ammonium Nitrate” booklet, farmers should take note
of the following with reference to on-farm security.

Do's

• Do record fertiliser deliveries and usage.
• Do, wherever possible, store fertiliser inside a locked building or compound.
• Do fully sheet fertiliser when stored outside and regularly check to ensure that the stack has not been tampered with.
• Do carry out regular stock checks.
• Do report immediately any stock discrepancy or loss to the Police
• Do record any manufacturer code numbers from the bags and, if available, the Detonation Resistance Test certificate number(s) as supplied by the manufacturer.

Don'ts

• Do not store fertiliser where there is public access.
• Do not leave fertiliser in the field overnight.
• Do not store fertiliser near to, or visible from, the public highway.
• Do not sell fertiliser unless the purchaser is personally known by you to be a bona-fide farmer / user and is aware of the need to follow this guidance. Do report any unusual purchase requests to the Police.

This Guidance has been produced in collaboration with Farmers Unions and the Police.