Nitrates Action Programme Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 321 of 2011). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Land & soil, Water Keyword Farming Agricultural development Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Organic waste Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations set out the Nitrates Action Programme and lay down provisions applicable to agricultural activities in Malta. The aim is to reduce pollution of water resources by nitrates from agricultural sources. Regulation 4 establishes that any farmer responsible for agricultural activities must prepare each year a fertilizer plan in respect of its holding. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt 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 Amended by Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 77 of 2013). Legislation | Malta | 2013 Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Farming, Offences/penalties, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 94 of 2015). Legislation | Malta | 2015 Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Farming, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 (L.N. 104 of 2018). Legislation | Malta | 2018 Keyword: Farming, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Organic waste, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX