The report includes information on nitrate-vulnerable zones, results of water monitoring, and a summary of the relevant aspects of codes of good agricultural practices and action programmes;
\ndraw up a code of good agricultural practice which farmers apply on a voluntary basis. It sets out various good practices, such as when fertiliser use is inappropriate;
\nprovide training and information for farmers, where appropriate.<\/p>\n
The European Commission provides a report every 4 years on the basis of the national information it has received.<\/p>\n\n
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