Until 4 July, dairy farmers can submit a new application for a derogation for nitrogen. It is a derogation that the sector had to do a lot for and that is only valid for 2 years. "An opportunity", says Jaap Gielen, dairy farming specialist at Countus: "A derogation for 250 kilos of nitrogen is actually outdated."
What is important for the application for the permit for derogation 2018? In any case, this must be no later than 4 July at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) have been requested. A fertilization plan must also be drawn up before July 4, and it must be checked that the soil samples are not older than 5 years. If this is the case, it means that new soil samples must be taken before 4 July.