Farmers can now apply for nitrates derogation
The nitrates derogation allows farmers to exceed the limit of 170kg of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare set down in the nitrates regulations, up to a maximum of 220kg or 250kg per hectare, subject to adherence to stricter rules.
The 2024 nitrates derogation application system is now available for farmers online.
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) portal for dairy farmers to indicate their nitrates dairy banding is also now open for declarations.
