Do I need DEFRA approval to run an on-farm incinerator?

Yes. Any incinerator burning animal by-products in the UK must be approved under the ABPR and registered with APHA before first use.

Can I burn poultry and lambs in the same unit?

Yes — provided the unit is approved for the relevant ABP categories and the chamber is sized to the load. Most AIS Cyclone models are approved for Cat 1, 2 and 3 mixed agricultural waste.

How long must I keep operating records?

DEFRA requires records to be kept for at least 2 years and made available on request to APHA inspectors.

Knowledge Hub

Field guides, regulations and engineering deep-dives.

Plain-English guides for UK and EU farms on DEFRA approval, ABP categories, biosecurity and incinerator engineering.

Compliance

DEFRA Incinerator Regulations UK — A 2026 Guide

How UK DEFRA and EU ABPR rules apply to on-farm incineration: ABP categories, 850 °C / 2-second rule, approvals, record-keeping and inspections.

9 min read

Compliance

ABP Categories Explained: Cat 1, 2 and 3 Animal Waste

A clear breakdown of ABP Cat 1, 2 and 3 with examples by species and disposal routes — what UK farms can incinerate on-site and what must go to a licensed plant.

7 min read

Operations

Poultry Mortality Management: Daily Disposal Best Practice

Daily mortality disposal for broiler, layer and breeder flocks: the case for on-site incineration, biosecurity zoning, and matching capacity to flock size.

8 min read

Comparison

Rendering vs Incineration vs Composting: 2026 Comparison

Comparing on-farm incineration, rendering collections and composting for fallen stock disposal: cost, biosecurity, speed and DEFRA compliance.

7 min read

Engineering

Fuel Efficiency in Animal Waste Incinerators: A Buyer's Guide

How refractory design, secondary burner control and load type drive fuel use in animal waste incinerators — and how AIS Cyclone units achieve low kg-per-litre.

6 min read

Biosecurity

Biosecurity in Carcass Disposal: A Field Manual

Practical biosecurity for fallen-stock disposal — zoning, vehicle control, PPE, ash handling and how on-site incineration eliminates off-site vectors.

8 min read