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02 Feb 2026 Consultation on sludge spreading regime

Clear and effective regulation is essential to ensure sludge spreading benefits agriculture while protecting human health and the environment. Defra is seeking views on proposals to improve the current sludge regime and maintain confidence in spreading practices.  The consultation sets out three options for updating the rules on the use of sludge on agricultural land and invites feedback on how these could work in practice.  Visit this page to take part in the consultation, which closes on 24 March.  

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