Nitrates Derogation Information Meetings
CAFRE is running a series of Nitrates Derogation Information Meetings across N.I. These meetings will cover the Nitrates Derogation rules and a case study of how the Derogation will operate on a farm. You will also have the opportunity to calculate N loading and P Balance for your farm and discuss the implications of the derogation for your farm business with your local Dairy or Beef and Sheep Development Adviser. Environment and Heritage staff will be on hand to assist with the completion of the application forms.
This is particularly important for intensive dairy and beef farmers who have a livestock manure loading greater than 170 Kg N per ha. Farmers must apply for the 2008 derogation by 1 March 2008.
Meetings will be held on the following dates and venues:
The Lodge Hotel, ColeraineMonday 28 January 2008
Armagh City Hotel, ArmaghTuesday 29 January 2008
Silverbirch Hotel, OmaghWednesday 30 January 2008
Shannon Hall, Loughry Campus, CookstownThursday 31 January 2008
Conference Hall, Greenmount Campus, AntrimMonday 4 February 2008
The Valley Hotel, FivemiletownTuesday 5 February 2008
The Bannville Hotel, BanbridgeWednesday 6 February 2008
The Strangford Arms, NewtownardsThursday 7 February 2008
The White Horse Hotel, EglintonMonday 11 February 2008
Each meeting is open in the afternoon and the evening:
Afternoon opening times1.30 - 3.00pm and talks begin at 1.45 and 3.00pm
Evening opening times7.00 - 9.00pm and talks begin at 7.15 and 8.30pm