From 01 January 2023, a number of added measures include:-
- Risk maps – these must be produced and maintained if you intend to spread manure and/or slurry on the holding. Maps should highlight areas on which spreading may cause a pollution risk, including buffer zones, surface water and boreholes.
- Storage of Organic manure – other than slurry, this must be stored in a vessel; covered building; on an impermeable surface; or a temporary field heap. Field heaps must be recorded on the risk map.
- Import/export of manure – any manure imported/exported onto/off the holding must be recorded.
- Fertiliser Applications & Field Limits – fertiliser applied must not exceed specified crop limits, and the total amount of nitrogen in organic manure spread per Hectare on the holding must not exceed 250kg for any 12-month rolling period.
- Records – a Nitrogen Management Plan must be established and records kept for any nitrogen fertiliser application.
Please refer to the full guidance available from Welsh Government via the following link:-
If you require assistance from CARA with setting up /maintaining your records, please contact us on 01570 471516 or email [email protected]