Nitrates regulations must be followed

Nitrates regulations are a particular worry for livestock farmers at this time of year, with many eagerly anticipating the arrival of Jan 12, next Sunday, the first day permitted in the regulations for spreading fertiliser.

If you are in the Single Payment Scheme, not only will you be breaking the law if you do not follow the regulations, you will also be putting your Single Payment, Disadvantaged Area, REPS and AEOS payments at risk.

¦ Why are the regulations needed?