Written question WQ86236
- Asked by
- Jane DoddsLib Dem
- To be answered by
- Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
How many farm businesses does the Welsh Government anticipate could benefit from the proposed licensing scheme for a higher annual holding nitrogen limit of 250kg/ha under plans announced on 5 October 2022?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
We intend to consult this autumn on a licensing scheme whereby any farm business can apply for a licence for a higher annual holding nitrogen application limit of 250kg/ha from livestock manure subject to crop need and other legal considerations. Potential uptake would be dependent on the final design of the scheme and further details will be set out in the consultation.
This work will be carried out in collaboration with Cefin Campbell MS, the Plaid Cymru designated lead member, as part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru.