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2. As regards any river valley grassland which is the subject of an agreement–
(1) The farmer shall maintain grassland and shall not plough, level or re-seed or otherwise cultivate it. The farmer shall not use a chain harrow or roller between 31st March and 1st July in any year.
(2) Where the maintenance of water levels is within the farmer’s control, the farmer shall ensure that–
(a)between 31st March and 1st October in any year ditch water levels are not less than 30 centimetres and not more than 60 centimetres below grassland level, and
(b)ditches are not allowed to dry out completely.
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