The IFA Nitrates Calculator is a tool to compile information required to determine compliance of a holding with SI 378 of 2006, (Good Agricultural Practice for protection of Waters ) Regulations 2006. Completion of this report does not imply compliance with the regulations and all supporting documentation must be retained for 5 years.
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Click here for a copy of the IFA/AIB Nitrates Calculator User Guide (pdf 1.2mb). |
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Features
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Record holding details, area, zone for storage, derogation etc
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Record land parcels (fields) within holding, with net area, cropping regimes etc.
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Record Livestock numbers and type
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Input fertiliser use records imports and exports of organic fertiliser and compounds and concentrates
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Record years of higher yields for crops
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Produce a report detailing nitrogen and phosphorus production and availibility for the holding
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Create a plan for the current of coming year and see "what-ifs" for your farm
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Benefits
The IFA Nitrates Calculator:
- will reduce the time it takes to prepare a fertiliser plan for the coming year.
- will help you prepare a detailed record and calculation of your nitrogen and phosphorus usage for the previous year
- will allow you determine the impact of enterprise decisions on your nitrates compliance in the future
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Developed by the IFA with support from
Skillnets Enterprise Networks
AIB
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"The IFA Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment."