Article 2 Interpretation
In this Order —
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“agreement” means an agreement under section 18(3) of the Agriculture Act 1986 as respects agricultural land in the area designated by article 3;
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“dry grassland” means grassland in which the soil is predominantly free-draining;
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“farmer” means a person who has an interest in agricultural land in the area designated by article 3 and who has entered into an agreement with the Minister;49.
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“grassland” means land on which the vegetation consists primarily of grass species;
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“the Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;
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“wet grassland” means grassland in which the soil is not predominantly free-draining;
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“woodland” means land used for woodland where that use is ancillary to the farming of land for other agricultural purposes.
Any reference in this Order to a numbered article or Schedule shall be construed as a reference to the article or Schedule bearing that number in this Order.