Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine currently is looking at the potential of establishing “a chemical fertilizer register” that would be linked to a farmer’s herd number when buying fertilizer, according to the Irish Independent newspaper.
The measure is being considered in line with European Union “Green Deal” objective to reduce fertilizer use on farms by 20 percent by 2030.
The measure was outlined by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Senior Inspector Jack Nolan this week during a presentation at the Fertilizer Association of Ireland’s spring meeting held online.