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The Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2008

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Application of nitrogen fertiliser

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16.—(1) Nitrogen fertiliser must be applied to land in as accurate a manner as is practicably possible consistent with good agricultural practice.

(2) Nitrogen fertiliser must not be applied to any land if–

(a)the soil is waterlogged;

(b)the land is flooded;

(c)the soil has been frozen for 12 hours or longer in the preceding 24 hours; or

(d)the land is covered by snow.

(3) Nitrogen fertiliser must not be applied to any land if there is a significant risk of nitrogen entering surface water, taking into account–

(a)the slope of the land, particularly if greater than 12 degrees;

(b)any ground cover;

(c)proximity to any surface water;

(d)weather conditions; and

(e)the type of fertiliser being applied.

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