Nitrates Action Programme Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 321 of 2011).
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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.
Implements: Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. (1991-12-12)
Amended by: Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 94 of 2015). (2015)
Amended by: Nitrates Action Programme (Amendment) Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 77 of 2013). (2013)
