Do not locate field manure heaps on arable land in the same place as an earlier one constructed within the last two years

Reduced excess nitrogen accumulation in arable soils

Reduce leaching losses of nitrogen to water

Reduced eutrophication

Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - reduce nutrient impacts

Improve groundwater quality (chemical) - nutrients

Reduce lodging in crops

Avoid humid conditions in crops condusive to mycotoxin production

Reduced incidence of fusarium mycotoxins in food

Food safety - pathogens

Maintain / improve crop yields

Increase farm income

Economic viability

Efficient use of resources - energy

Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand

Improve cereal grain quality

Maintain / improve food quality

Increase farm income

Economic viability

Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand