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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are reminding farmers that closing date for applications under the 2019 Nitrates Derogation is the 24th April 2020.

Farmers are advised to contact their agricultural advisor to determine if they should avail of this facility. More information is available on the Department’s website at the following link: https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/ruralenvironmentsustainability/environmentalobligations/nitrates/nitratesderogation/ .

Applications should be submitted on-line.
Farmers who applied for a Derogation in 2019 are reminded that they must submit Fertiliser Accounts by 24th April 2020 also.

End of year Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements (N&P statements) for 2019 are available on the Department’s online system www.agfood.ie.
Farmers not already registered for agfood.ie can do so by logging onto www.agfood.ie and clicking the 'Register' button.