Solid poultry manure used on arable farms that does not have bedding mixed into it is covered with an impermeable material

Reduced excess nitrogen accumulation in arable soils

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Best Practice Guidance:

• Defra (2009) The Guide to Cross Compliance in England. Defra and RPA. PB12904
• Defra (2009) Guidance for Farmers in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. Leaflet 4 - Storage of organic manure. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, PB12736d, April 2009.

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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