Action introduced to reduce nitrate pollution
Series: Scottish Executive Press Release ; 31 January 2003, (3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Action programmes designed to prevent and reduce nitrate pollution in Scotland are introduced. Farmers will be required to control the timing and rate of applications of nitrogen fertiliser and manures in areas designated as nitrate vulnerable zones. The proposed closed periods for the application of slurry have been shortened, this will reduce by over 65% the estimated costs to farmers of providing additional slurry storage facilities. For the press release: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2003/01/SEen313.aspx| Item type | Current library | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | 1 | Available | 121227-1001 |
Action programmes designed to prevent and reduce nitrate pollution in Scotland are introduced. Farmers will be required to control the timing and rate of applications of nitrogen fertiliser and manures in areas designated as nitrate vulnerable zones. The proposed closed periods for the application of slurry have been shortened, this will reduce by over 65% the estimated costs to farmers of providing additional slurry storage facilities. For the press release: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2003/01/SEen313.aspx