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Paragraph 1 Option 1—Permanent Grassland Reversion

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As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and whic his suitable for reversion to permanent grassland which on 31st August 1991 was in arable cropping or had been in ley management for less than five years as part of an arable rotation—

(1)

Within twelve months of the commencement of the agreement, the farmer shall cease arable production and shall establish a grass sward;

(2)

During a period of twelve months from the start of the agreement, the farmer shall not apply—

(a)

organic or inorganic fertiliser,

(b)

lime, slag or any other substance designed to reduce the acidity of the soil,

(c)

pesticides

without obtaining the Minister’s prior approval.