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Paragraph 4

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(1)

Chemical fertiliser shall not be applied to land between the dates specified in paragraph (2) below in relation to that land.

(2)

The dates specified for the purposes of paragraph (1) above are–

(a)

in the case of grassland, 15th September in any year and 20th February in the following year; and

(b)

in the case of other land, 1st September in any year and 20th February in the following year.

(3)

The prohibition in paragraph (1) above shall not apply where, taking into account the characteristics of the crop and soil, the nitrogen requirement of the crop between the dates specified in paragraph (2) above can only be met by applying fertiliser between those dates.