Inspections to check compliance with SIS will take place over the coming months and a key component is the completion of the scheme action booklet. To help farmers record the necessary data and ensure penalties are avoided, the Department of Agriculture has now published a guidance booklet. The booklet can be found at agriculture.gov.ie under the SIS section. The data detailed is related to the 2023 calendar year, but acts as a valuable guide as to what is expected to be recorded. This article looks at some timely actions.