Farmers should study their livestock numbers closely where they feel there is a risk of exceeding nitrates regulations limits. \ Donal O' Leary
ADVERTISEMENT
The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine released interim nitrogen and phosphorus (N&P) statements at the end of last week for the period 1 January to 31 August 2019.
The statements, which are available through the Department’s online system www.agfood.ie, will help farmers monitor compliance with nitrates regulations.
The maximum permitted level of organic nitrogen per hectare is 170kg, while approved derogation farmers can farm to 250kg/ha organic nitrogen.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Department also wishes to remind farmers that all nitrate records forms for 2019 must be submitted to the nitrates section before 31 December 2019.
The most common methods of reducing farm organic nitrogen levels is by reducing stock numbers, exporting organic manures or temporary grazing agreements.
Farmers not already registered for agfood.ie can do so by logging on to www.agfood.ie and clicking the ‘Register’ button.
To register a mobile phone number for future SMS text alerts, log on to www.agriculture.gov.ie/contactsupdates/ to access the sign-on form.
Register for free to read this story and our free stories.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine released interim nitrogen and phosphorus (N&P) statements at the end of last week for the period 1 January to 31 August 2019.
The statements, which are available through the Department’s online system www.agfood.ie, will help farmers monitor compliance with nitrates regulations.
The maximum permitted level of organic nitrogen per hectare is 170kg, while approved derogation farmers can farm to 250kg/ha organic nitrogen.
The Department also wishes to remind farmers that all nitrate records forms for 2019 must be submitted to the nitrates section before 31 December 2019.
The most common methods of reducing farm organic nitrogen levels is by reducing stock numbers, exporting organic manures or temporary grazing agreements.
Farmers not already registered for agfood.ie can do so by logging on to www.agfood.ie and clicking the ‘Register’ button.
To register a mobile phone number for future SMS text alerts, log on to www.agriculture.gov.ie/contactsupdates/ to access the sign-on form.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS