6th Action program to implement the Nitrates Directive 2019-2022.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Farming Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Organic waste Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Groundwater

Geographical area

Benelux, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

This 6th Action Programme for the management of manure concerns the protection of soil and (ground)water in Flanders in implementation of Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. It aims at increasing the effectiveness of the existing policy through better enforcement and implementation and an area-oriented approach that uses measures efficiently in areas where there is a distance from the goals to be achieved. The Programme introduces a stricter regime for those areas with a poor water quality due to excessive fertilizing with organic susbstances and more generally introduces measures for improved manure management and control of agriucltural practices that can effect soil and water quality. Application of manure shall be done in a more sustainable manner. To increase the resilience of the soil, the addition of organic material shall be promoted, having regard that the buffering capacity for nitrogen and phosphorus is exceeded. The stricter regime applies to the whole area of Flanders. Measures of Previous Programmes are incorporated into the Manure Decree of 2006 and executive measures issues under that Decree.

Full text

Dutch

Website

www.vlm.be

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX