Information Meetings on Nitrates Directive Derogation
Nitrates Derogation Information Meetings
23 January 2008
Brian Finch, CAFRE, Greenmount Campus
Brian Finch, CAFRE, Greenmount Campus
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, Coleraine | Monday 28 January 2008 |
| Armagh City Hotel, Armagh | Tuesday 29 January 2008 |
| Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh | Wednesday 30 January 2008 |
| Shannon Hall, Loughry Campus, Cookstown | Thursday 31 January 2008 |
| Conference Hall, Greenmount Campus, Antrim | Monday 4 February 2008 |
| The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown | Tuesday 5 February 2008 |
| The Bannville Hotel, Banbridge | Wednesday 6 February 2008 |
| The Strangford Arms, Newtownards | Thursday 7 February 2008 |
| The White Horse Hotel, Eglinton | Monday 11 February 2008 |
Each meeting is open in the afternoon and the evening:
Afternoon opening times 1.30 - 3.00pm and talks begin at 1.45 and 3.00pm
Evening opening times 7.00 - 9.00pm and talks begin at 7.15 and 8.30pm