# The Arable Area Payments Regulations 1995, Paragraph 5: The Grassland Option


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1738/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/arable-area-payments-regulations-1995/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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