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NVZ rules change from December
2006
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) rules, which
have an environmental affect on many arable and grassland
farmers change from December 2006.
Restrictions on the use of organic manures on arable
and grassland farms will increase as the NVZ rules are
tightened throughout the country.
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The change affects the maximum average organic nitrogen application
on arable land within the NVZ. The previous figure of 210
kg/hectare is reduced to 170 kg/ha from December 2006. It
is important to note that the actual inputs of organic N can
be as much as 250 kg/ha but must not exceed crop requirement.
Records of all organic and in organic fertiliser application
must be retained for at least 5 years.
Specific information and advice is available from FACTS registered
Wynnstay personnel.
