PART 5Closed periods for spreading nitrogen fertiliser

Closed periods for spreading organic manure with high readily available nitrogen18

Subject to regulations 19 and 20, no person may spread organic manure with high readily available nitrogen on land between the following dates, all inclusive (“the closed period”)—

The closed period

Soil Type

Grassland

Tillage land

Sandy or shallow soil

1 September to 31 December

1 August to 31 December

All other soils

15 October to 15 January

1 October to 31 January