Changes to excretion rates and chemical allowance for grassland among proposed nitrates changes 

This announcement follows this week's meeting of the Agriculture Water Quality Group.

According to Mr McConalogue, whilst these proposed changes are "relatively modest", they will "benefit enterprises and farmers while also protecting water quality".

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced his intention to bring forward changes to the nitrates rules.

According to Mr McConalogue, whilst these proposed changes are "relatively modest", they will "benefit enterprises and farmers while also protecting water quality".