Biosolids and the need for Potash |
The Safe Sludge Matrix
All applications must comply with Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations and Defra
Code of Practice for Agricultural use of Sewage Sludge.
Applications not allowed (except where stated conditions apply
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| Food Crops | |
Conventionally treated biosolids | |
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(12 month harvest interval applies) | |
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(deep injected or ploughed down only) | 3 week no grazing and no harvest interval applies | |
3 week no grazing and no harvest interval applies | |
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(No grazing in season of application) | |
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Matrix cropping categories
| Fruit | |
Salad | |
Vegetables | |
Horticulture | |
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Top fruit Stone fruit Soft fruit Vines Nuts |
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Lettuce |
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Potatoes |
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Soil based glasshouse and polythene tunnel productions (including
tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc.) Basic nursery stock Seed potatoes for export Basic seed potatoes Basic seed production |
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Wheat |
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Grass silage |
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Grass |
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For further information on the Safe Sludge Matrix contact:- Brian Chambers ADAS Gleadthorpe. Tel 01623 844331
For any queries concerning sludge treatment or products contact your local Water Company |
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