NVZ & Nutrient Management Workshop – Edinburgh

You are invited to attend an NVZ and Nutrient Budget workshop updating you on NVZ rules and common errors found on inspection in the Lothians and Borders.

NVZ rules have been in place within the Lothians and Borders for many years now but there are still many issues arising from inspections. This meeting will remind you of the NVZ rules to help you avoid cross compliance breaches and potential penalties. A session will follow on the nutritive values of organic manures and how to deal with them for NVZ compliance.

The event will cover

• A reminder of the NVZ regulations in the Lothian and Borders

• What records you need to keep to be compliant

• How to create a RAMS map

• Common errors found on inspections

• Nutrient Budgeting, maximising efficiency and reducing fertiliser costs

• Update on greening rules

• Dealing with organic manures

Speakers:

• Craig Bothwell, SAC Consultant

• Mary-Jane Lawrie, SAC Consultant

BASIS & NROSO points have been applied for.

Lunch will be provided.