Article 5 Annual authorisation and commitment

Cattle farmers may submit an application for an annual authorisation to apply livestock manure containing up to 230 kg nitrogen per hectare per year to the competent authorities.

The time-limit for submitting the application shall be the same as the national deadline for applying for Single Payment and submitting the fertiliser quota and catch crops plan.

Together with the application referred to in paragraph 1, the applicant shall submit a declaration that he fulfils the conditions laid down in Articles 7, 8 and 9.