It will also give you the peace of mind that your farm is not at risk of polluting your land, neighbouring land and the wider environment, reducing the risk of breaching any cross-compliance, Single Payment or agri-environment requirements.
Good nutrient management also offers many benefits for the environment. Nitrate and phosphate can cause serious pollution and impact on aquatic life, which can affect the wider natural environment. However, there are some simple precautions you can take to avoid nutrients being wasted and watercourses polluted.
It is important you comply to Farming Rules for Water regulations. You can find further information on FRfW and the recent RPS on the Tried & Tested Water Hub or read the latest guidance from the NFU.
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