http://www.agindustries.org.uk The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) site with fertiliser statistics, fertiliser-related publications, the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) and other issues.

 

www.aglime.org.uk Site of the Agricultural Lime Association with information on liming materials and a lime calculator.

 

www.basis-reg.com The BASIS web site holds details of FACTS training courses and allows online application for cpd points for events.

 

www.ceep-phosphates.org Site of the phosphate industry research association with information on phosphorus recycling. Offers free subscription to the SCOPE newsletter that is distributed by email with information on legislation and research projects related to phosphate.

 

www.crosscompliance.org.uk This site provides details for cross compliance including all relevant publications such as guidance for soil management.

 

www.defra.gov.uk Select Food and farming from the tabs at the top, then Land management and environment on the left, then Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, then leaflets and downloads towards the bottom of the page [click here].

 

www.environment-agency.gov.uk  To reach NVZ guidance, select Business & industry then Agriculture then Nitrate Vulnerable Zones then Guidance and support [click here].

 

www.farmingfutures.org.uk Information on causes and effects of climate change, fact sheets and case studies.

 

www.fertiliser-society.org The International Fertiliser Society site with searchable lists of conference Proceedings and links to many other fertiliser-related sites.

 

www.fertilizerseurope.com The European Fertiliser Manufacturers Association (EFMA) site has various publications that can be downloaded on the effective use, storage and handling of fertilizers.

 

www.hgca.com The HGCA web site provides access to many research reports. Select Crop research then scroll down to Research programme.

 

www.netregs.gov.uk Best place to start when looking for information on current or forthcoming regulations. For guidance on UK and national regulations affecting fertiliser and manure use select Agriculture then All agriculture guidance then select from the list [click here].

 

www.ni-environment.gov.uk Site of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency with information on implementation of NVZs, Water Framework Directive etc.

 

www.nutrientmanagement.org The Tried & Tested nutrient management plan can be downloaded from here and there is supporting information like details of laboratories offering soil analysis.

 

www.pda.org.uk The Potash Development Association (PDA) site with downloadable documents including the PDA advisory leaflet series and copies of newsletters.

 

www.planet4farmers.co.uk Information on PLANET, forthcoming seminars and other events and downloadable software updates.

 

www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk The Rothamsted Research site with details of current research, forthcoming events and training opportunities.

 

www.scotland.gov.uk This site holds NVZ Guidance for Scotland. Select Farming and Rural Issues then Farming then Environment and Agriculture then Nitrate Vulnerable Zones [click here].

 

www.snh.org.uk/tibre There is a lot of crop nutrition information on the Scottish Natural Heritage TIBRE (Targeted Inputs for a Better Rural Environment) site.

 

http://wales.gov.uk NVZ Guidance for Wales is here. Select Topics then Environment – protection and quality (under Environment and countryside) then Water and flooding then Nitrate Vulnerable Zones then Information for occupiers [click here].

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