With the ever-changing regulations being forced upon the UK farmer, it is increasingly difficult to keep abreast of them all. As these regulations usually result in penalties it is crucial to be fully aware of the rules and their implications. This section covers the main areas of legislation affecting a large number of farmers in the UK.

Fertiliser recommendations for agricultural and horticultural crops (RB209): Seventh edition (2000)

These can be downloaded from the Defra web site via the following link:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/environment/land-manage/nutrient/fert/rb209/index.htm

Updates on RB209 can be found at:

www.defra.gov.uk/news