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Paragraph 5 The Grassland Option

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(1)

In respect of each field to be managed in accordance with the Grassland Option, a farmer shall—

(a)

establish a green cover by sowing grass seed or a mixture of grass seed and the seed of native broad-leaved plants not commonly used for agricultural production as soon as is practicable following the harvest of the previous crop and maintain it thereafter; and

(b)

cut the green cover in accordance with paragraph 9 below.

(2)

A green cover established in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) above may also include legumes.