09 November 2026, 15:22
Today, on 9 November, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, in accordance with the results of the first reading, adopted a Law of Ukraine “On Protection of Waters Against Pollution Caused by Nitrates from Agricultural Sources,” (No. 11486), upon submission by the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy.
The draft law is aimed at implementing the Council Directive on protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources, 12 December, 1991 (91/676/EEC). The Nitrates Directive aims to resolve the issue of water pollution resulting from the use of agrochemicals.
This Directive serves as a fundamental environmental regulation of the European Union for the agricultural sector, the provisions of which, in particular:
– introduce modern, safe standards for liquid fertilizer storage;
– establish application periods and techniques for fertilizers that do not harm the environment;
– implement modern agricultural practices that ensure both high-crop yields and environmental protection.
The enactment of this draft law will yield a positive impact on Ukrainian farmers, enabling them to qualify for European subsidies under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).