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3.—(1) The occupier must—
(a)calculate the amount of phosphorus in the soil that is likely to be available for uptake by the crop during the growing season,
(b)calculate the optimum amount of phosphate fertiliser that should be spread on the crop, taking into account the amount calculated under paragraph (a), and
(c)produce a plan for the spreading of phosphate fertiliser for that growing season.
(2) In the case of permanent grassland, the occupier must comply with the duty under sub-paragraph (1) in each calendar year before spreading phosphate fertiliser.
(3) In the case of any other crop, the occupier must comply with the duty under sub-paragraph (1) before spreading any phosphate fertiliser for the first time for the purpose of fertilising a crop planted or to be planted.
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