Temática: Codes of good agricultural practices

Compaction

It is the excessive compaction of soil, both on the surface and at depth, caused by the movement of heavy machinery. This hinders the circulation of water and air and increases runoff and water erosion.

Compost

Organic material obtained by aerobic composting in accordance with the requirements of Component Material Category 3 (CMC3) of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.

Composed of solid urban waste

Material obtained from the composting of the organic fraction of urban solid waste.

nitrogen compound

Any substance containing nitrogen, except gaseous molecular nitrogen.

dirty water

It is the waste, with less than 3% dry matter generally formed by manure, urine, milk or other dairy or cleaning products, it is usually included in liquid excrement.

Field application

The incorporation of substances into the soil, by spreading them on the surface, injecting them, introducing them underground, or mixing them with the surface layers of the soil.

Fertilization advisor

Any person who has acquired adequate knowledge and provides advice on the fertilization and sustainable use of the different products and materials included in this Royal Decree, on a professional basis, including private self-employed and public advisory services, and holds the qualification that allows them to carry out said activity, in accordance with […]

agricultural activity

1. The set of tasks required to obtain agricultural, livestock, and forestry products. 2. The production, raising, or cultivation of agricultural products, including harvesting, milking, animal husbandry, and the maintenance of animals for agricultural purposes, or the maintenance of an agricultural area in a state […]

Economic agent

The manufacturer, producer for hire, importer, or distributor of fertilizer products, in accordance with the definitions established in Regulation 2019/1009, as well as fertilizer consultants and fertilizer service companies.

Irrigation water

That which is provided to crops to satisfy water needs not covered by rainfall