The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is reminding farmers that 2018 Nitrates Derogation applications can now be submitted on line. The closing date for applications is 20th April.
Farmers are advised to contact their agricultural advisor to determine if they should avail of this facility.
Farmers who applied for a Derogation last year(2017), are reminded that they must also submit fertiliser accounts by 20th April.
End of year Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements (N&P statements) for 2017 are available on the Department’s online systemwww.agfood.ie. or by phoning 053-9163444.
Farmers not already registered for agfood.ie can do so by logging onto www.agfood.ie and clicking the 'Register' button. To register a mobile phone number for future SMS text alerts log on to https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/mobileupdates/ to access the sign-on form, or alternatively contact the regional office.