Minister insists there will be 'no obstacles' for farmers buying fertiliser from north under new rules

He told the committee that there are no provisions in the bill to disrupt cross-border trade.

The proposed legislation will see a register of fertiliser economic operators, a register of professional fertiliser end users, and the establishment of a national fertiliser database.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has insisted there will be "no obstacles" for farmers in the Republic of Ireland purchasing fertiliser from Northern Ireland under new rules that are due to be introduced.

The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertiliser Regulations Bill 2023 will bring in new regulations for fertiliser.