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Paragraph 3

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As regards any downland turf which is the subject of an agreement–

(1)

the farmer shall maintain downland turf and shall not plough, level, reseed, chain harrow, roll or otherwise cultivate;

(2)

the farmer shall not cut any grass for hay or silage without the Minister’s prior written approval;

(3)

the farmer shall not apply any inorganic or organic fertiliser;

(4)

the farmer shall observe the requirements of paragraph 2, sub-paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) above.