Nitrates and Phosphorus Regulations 2006
The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) Regulations (NI) 2006 and the Phosphorus (Use in Agriculture) (P) Regulations (NI) 2006 were introduced on 1 January 2007 to improve the use of nutrients on farms and as a result improve water quality.
The Nitrates Directive is one of the Cross Compliance Statutory Management Requirements. Therefore, farmers claiming Single Farm Payment and other direct payments are required to comply with the NAP Regulations. Measures relating to the P Regulations are not Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards. However, adherence to both sets of Regulations is required by law.
NAP & P Regulations Information
- Guidance Document on how to comply with Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) Regulations (NI) 2006 and the Phosphorus (Use in Agriculture) (P) Regulations (NI) 2006 (PDF 1.66 MB)
- Nitrates and Phosphrous Regulations 2007 Summary Document (PDF 208 KB)
- Action Programme Workbook Document (PDF 831 KB) (to calculate livestock manure nitrogen and manure storage)
- Frequently Asked Questions on Nitrates and Phosphorus Regulations
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Nitrates Directive Derogation Information
- Guidance Booklet on the requirements of the Nitrate Directive Derogation from the livestock manure limit of 170 KG Nitrogen per Hectare per year (PDF 793 KB)
- Fertilisation Plan (PDF 389 KB)
- Fertilisation Account (PDF 587 KB)
- Fertilisation Worksheet (PDF 94 KB)
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