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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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