Introduction
Part 4 of the Regulations establishes a number of rules limiting the amount of nitrogen that can be applied to specified crops. These are summarised below.
YOU MUST:
- Ensure that the average nitrogen application rate to a specified crop type does not exceed the N max limit for that crop type
- Follow a defined process when calculating your compliance with this limit
- Keep annual records to demonstrate your compliance
If you are in an NVZ originally designated in 2002, you will need to comply with these rules from 1 January 2009. However, if you are in an NVZ newly designated by the 2008 Regulations, you will have until 1 January 2010.
The boxes below describe the limit in more detail and the following paragraphs provide further explanation. A step-by-step guide is provided at the back of this Leaflet to help you calculate and record your compliance.