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EU proposes 3-year nitrates rule extension for Irish farmers, pending approval.
The European Commission has proposed a three-year extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation, allowing higher nitrogen application rates for farmers, pending approval by the EU Nitrates Committee on December 9.
The move supports Ireland’s grass-based farming system and comes amid concerns over transparency, as specific conditions remain undisclosed to elected officials and farming groups.
While the government and agricultural leaders welcome the extension as vital for rural livelihoods, environmental groups and some politicians warn of insufficient safeguards and call for greater accountability.
Final terms will determine compliance, including catchment-level environmental assessments and land-specific requirements, with farmers needing to submit documentation by December 16.
La UE propone una extensión de tres años de la regla sobre nitratos para los agricultores irlandeses, a la espera de su aprobación.