Regulation 16 Application of nitrogen fertiliser

(1)

Nitrogen fertiliser must be applied to land in as accurate a manner as is practicably possible consistent with good agricultural practice.

(2)

Nitrogen fertiliser must not be applied to any land if–

(a)

the soil is waterlogged;

(b)

the land is flooded;

(c)

the soil has been frozen for 12 hours or longer in the preceding 24 hours; or

(d)

the land is covered by snow.

(3)

Nitrogen fertiliser must not be applied to any land if there is a significant risk of nitrogen entering surface water, taking into account–

(a)

the slope of the land, particularly if greater than 12 degrees;

(b)

any ground cover;

(c)

proximity to any surface water;

(d)

weather conditions; and

(e)

the type of fertiliser being applied.