As a Farmer in Kilkenny, you play a crucial role in protecting our water quality. The recent introduction of the EU’s Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Irish Government’s National Water Policy
have emphasized the importance of good farming practices to maintain healthy rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

If you are in the Single Farm Payment Scheme, the Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Water Regulations 2022 are also part of cross compliance.

For more information on good farming practices and how to protect our water quality, check out our information leaflet below: 

Water-Compliance-Booklet-Web.pdf (size 1.1 MB)

For additional resources:

• Explanatory-Handbook-for-Cross-Compliance-DAFM.pdf (size 9.1 MB)
• Nitrates-Explanatory-Handbook.pdf (size 2.2 MB)