
Welsh Government Delays 170kg/ha Nitrogen Limit
The Welsh government recently confirmed that it will delay the rollout of its controversial 170kg per hectare annual holding nitrogen limit rule, to 31st October 2023.
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The Welsh government recently confirmed that it will delay the rollout of its controversial 170kg per hectare annual holding nitrogen limit rule, to 31st October 2023.

Welsh agricultural compliance specialist Emily Wilson explains what farmers need to be aware of and how best to approach these challenging new rules.

Phase 2 of the regulations came into force on 1st January 2023, with the exception of the 170kg/ha nitrogen limit.

A 3-month delay to the 170kg/ha nitrogen limit rule implementation has been welcomed by many Welsh farmers.