Guidance on complying with the rules for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in England for 2013 to 2016

PB 14050
November 2013

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Principal changes made by the new Regulations

Chapter 3: Scope and timing of the rules

Chapter 4: Glossary of terms used in this Guidance

Chapter 5: Planning nitrogen use

Chapter 6: The livestock manure nitrogen farm limit

Part A: applies to all farmers

Part B: Applies to farmers with a grassland derogation

Chapter 7: The N max limit

Chapter 8: Field application of organic manures

Chapter 9: Field application of manufactured nitrogen fertilisers and other nitrogen containing materials