<\/span><\/h3>\nProtection of Water against Pollution caused by Nitrates<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>The aim of this requirement is to reduce the pollution of waters caused by nitrates and phosphates occurring from agricultural land and farmyards. This SMR applies to all beneficiaries.<\/p>\nA farmer must:<\/p>\n
\n- \u00a0<\/strong>Divert all clean water to a clean water outfall<\/li>\n
- Prevent clean water from becoming soiled<\/li>\n
- Minimise the amount of soiled water that is produced on the holding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The dairy washings tank contents can be applied to land during the closed period provided that the tank contains only dairy washings, excreta from the milking parlour and wash down from the collection area. It can only be applied when ground and weather conditions are suitable.<\/p>\n