With the nitrates action programme (NAP) looming, farmers have until January 26, 2022, to submit their responses. The programme embraces new rules for slurry, fertiliser and soiled water. This nitrates directive in Ireland is a critical piece of legislation to be implemented on farms.
Maximum fertiliser rates, manure storage requirements, periods when manures and soiled water cannot be spread, and a chemical fertiliser register are some of the measures in the plan.
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue stated that, “My ambitions are to protect and enhance our water quality and biodiversity while ensuring we continue to produce top-quality food. Securing the derogation is a key priority and that we meet these multiple ambitions.”
“Once the NAP is finalised, the overall package will assist Ireland’s agri-food sector inworking towards its targets under Food Vision 2030, in a sustainable manner.”
Farmers wanting to comment on the NAP can download the consultation paper from the Department of Housing and Department of Agriculture websites.
The vote to finalize the NAP is scheduled for March 2022.
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