Nitrates Derogation application deadline extended

Following the positive vote on Ireland’s request for a Nitrates Derogation, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine opened the application portal at the earliest opportunity with a short application window. Engagement with farmers and advisors in recent days has identified the need for a short extension. The Department has today (12th April) granted an extension to the closing date for those wishing to apply for a Nitrates Derogation in 2022.

The Department’s online application portal www.agfood.ie had been due to close for applications at midnight on 14th April. It will now remain open until midnight on Friday 22nd April. Intending applicants should immediately contact their adviser if they have not already done so.

Farmers who applied for a Nitrates Derogation in 2021 are reminded that they must submit fertiliser accounts by the revised closing date the 22nd April.