Fertilisers - Publications
British Survey of Fertiliser Practice (BSFP)
This Survey provides information of Fertiliser use on the major crops and grass grown in mainland Britain.
COMAH Guidance note for Manufactures, Importers, Blenders, Transporters, Storekeepers and suppliers of Ammonium Nitrate fertilisers
Storing
and handling Ammonium Nitrate (IND 230)
This leaflet has been produced by the Health & Safety Executive to help duty holders to ensure the safe storage and handling of ammonium nitrate at harbours, merchant stores and manufacturers' premises etc.
- Storing and handling Ammonium Nitrate (IND 230) (PDF 110KB)
Secure
storage of fertiliser on farms
This leaflet supplements the information provided above.
- Secure storage of fertiliser on farms (PDF 2.2MB)
- Also available in Welsh (PDF 1.1MB)
Fertiliser
recommendations for Agricultural and Horticultural crops (RB209) Seventh
edition (2000)
This Defra publication describes the principles of crop nutrition and gives recommendations for the use of lime, fertilisers and organic manures for field crops and grassland grown in England and Wales to crop requirements.
Fertiliser
Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS)
FIAS covers the assurance of all fertilisers intended for agriculture, forestry, amenity and any other such commercial use. FIAS provides a safe and controlled environment for the import, manufacture, storage, merchanting and transport of fertilisers. It is a voluntary scheme. It does not apply to fertilisers packaged for home garden use.
Other Information
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Page published: 27 October 2005