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Manure spreading regulations : manure incorporation

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is... More ≫

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is measured from when the manure is first applied, unless that incorporation "would be impracticable." This factsheet is supplemental to the Manure Spreading Regulations factsheet and explains what is meant by "impracticable."

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Manure spreading regulations

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. The term manure in this publication includes the livestock excreta, straw, other bedding material, litter, soil, wash water and feed in the manure. Composted manure has the same requirements as manure. Terms used in this publication have been simplified to make it easier to read. Complete definitions are found in Section 1 of the legislation.

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Municipalities and the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The purpose of AOPA is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry can grow to meet the opportunities presented by local and world markets in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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Manure management record keeping regulations

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) sets out manure management standards for all agricultural operations in Alberta. Under AOPA, confined feeding operations (CFOs) and anyone who... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) sets out manure management standards for all agricultural operations in Alberta. Under AOPA, confined feeding operations (CFOs) and anyone who handles 500 tonnes or more per year of manure must keep records for a minimum of five years. The following types of activities require record keeping: • manure production; • manure transfer; • manure application

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Manure management regulations for horse owners

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The purpose of Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry will grow in an environmentally sustainable manner as it meets the opportunities... More ≫

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The purpose of Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry will grow in an environmentally sustainable manner as it meets the opportunities presented by local and world markets.

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