Slurry and other liquid and semi-liquid organic manureE+W
1.—(1) In relation to slurry and other liquid and semi-liquid organic manure, at least five samples, each of 2 litres, must be taken.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the five samples must be taken from a vessel, and—
(a)if reasonably practicable, the slurry must be thoroughly mixed before the samples are taken, and
(b)each sample must be taken from a different location.
(3) If a tanker used for spreading is fitted with a suitable valve, the samples may be taken while spreading, and each sample must be taken at intervals during the spreading.
(4) Whether taken as described in sub-paragraph (2) or (3), the five samples must be poured into a larger container, stirred thoroughly and a 2 litre sample must be taken from that container and poured into a smaller clean container.
(5) The 2 litre sample produced in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) must then be sent for analysis.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2021, see reg. 1(3)