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  • DAERA seeking views on the proposed Nitrates Action Programme

    Topics:
    • Countryside Management and Managing your Business, 
    • Countryside management

    Date published: 20 February 2019

    The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking views on the proposed Nitrates Action Programme for Northern Ireland 2019-2022.

    The Nitrates Action Programme implements the EU Nitrates Directive which is designed to protect surface waters and groundwaters from pollution by agricultural nutrients.

    DAERA would welcome any comments on the proposals outlined in the consultation document.

    The consultation will close at 4pm on 19 March 2019.

    Download the consultation on the proposed Nitrates Action Programme for Northern Ireland for 2019-2022

    Notes to editors:

    1. Follow DAERA on Twitter and Facebook.
    2. All media queries should be directed to the DAERA Press Office on 028 9052 4619 or via email. Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer on 028 9037 8110.

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