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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

s.003

Circumstances in which applying organic manure and manufactured fertiliser is prohibited

Unlimited fine

Do not apply manure or fertiliser when soil is waterlogged, frozen or flooded Landlord

s.004

Applying organic manure and manufactured fertiliser to agricultural land

Plan and manage the application of manure and fertiliser to land Landlord

s.005

Applying organic manure and manufactured fertiliser to cultivated agricultural land

Use soil analysis results when planning fertiliser or manure application Landlord

s.006

Applying manufactured fertiliser near inland freshwaters or coastal waters, or near a spring, well or borehole

Do not apply manufactured fertiliser within two metres of water Landlord

s.007

Applying organic manure near inland freshwaters or coastal waters

Observe minimum distance buffers when spreading organic manure Landlord

s.008

Applying organic manure near a spring, well or borehole

Unlimited fine

Do not apply organic manure near water sources Landlord

s.009

Storing organic manure

Unlimited fine

Store organic manure safely away from water sources Landlord

s.010

Managing livestock and soil

Unlimited fine

Protect soil and water from agricultural pollution Landlord

s.011

Offence and penalty

Unlimited fine

Fail to comply with regulations 3‑10 (agricultural pollution) Any Person

Browse 7 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Citation, commencement, extent and application

s.002

Interpretation

s.012

Defence of due diligence

s.013

Civil Sanctions

s.014

Enforcement

s.015

Guidance to the Agency

s.016

Review

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Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Farming Rules for Water guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Storing silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil (SSAFO) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Apply for grassland derogation (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Check for NVZs and drinking water safeguard zones (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Environment Agency

Primary

Environmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

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