gov.ie - Nitrates Directive
Nitrates Directive What the Nitrates Directive is The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) has been in place since 1991. It aims to protect water quality from pollution by agricultural sources and to promote the use of good farming practice. All EU Member States are required to prepare National Nitrates Action Programmes (NAP) that outline the rules for the management and application of livestock manures and other fertilisers. What Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme is Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme is designed to prevent pollution of surface waters and ground wa...