Ministerial Decree approving the code of good agricultural practice

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Farming Soil pollution/quality Agricultural land Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Abstract

Article 4 of Directive 91/676/EEC requires Member States to establish a code or codes of good agricultural practice with the aim of providing for all waters a general level of protection against pollution. The present Decree, in implementation of such provision, lays down the code of good agricultural practice. This code takes into account solely the matters connected with the use of nitrogen in agriculture. The Regions shall elaborate special programmes on farmers’ training and education with a

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

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

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX