Using repurposed artificial turf on cattle tracks – what you need to know

06 August 2024

Artificial turf on a cattle track — Photograph: Credit: FLPA / Alamy Stock Photo

The NFU is aware that a number of companies market repurposed artificial turf to farmers, however, the Environment Agency has suggested that the use of such material would require an environmental permit.

As such, there is a risk of enforcement action being taken if repurposed artificial turf is used without an environmental permit.

Why does the EA say that an environmental permit is required?

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