Fertilizers

EU Parliament ENVI Committee Tables Amendments 29–278 to CAP Support Conditions 2028–2034

ENVI committee members have tabled a large package of amendments (29–278) to the draft CAP support regulation for 2028–2034 that would tie more of the budget to climate, biodiversity, pollution control, protein crops and higher animal‑welfare standards. If carried into the final post‑2027 CAP, these changes would strengthen conditionality on harmful pesticides and other inputs, expand support for agroecological and regenerative systems, and increase the share of CAP funding linked to measurable environmental and One Health outcomes.

10 Apr 2026, 12:39europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Latvia: State Plant Protection Service Updates Fertiliser and Substrate Register

Latvia’s State Plant Protection Service has updated the national fertiliser and substrate register via an official Latvijas Vēstnesis notice, adding eight new products and cancelling eight registrations held by Nord Agri/Hortimed in March–April 2026.[^1^](https://www.vestnesis.lv/op/2026/66.7) Companies manufacturing, importing or distributing fertilisers into Latvia should align their product lists with the new registration numbers and ensure the cancelled Hortimed‑branded products are not relied on as registered fertilisers in their 2026 sales and compliance planning.

10 Apr 2026, 10:59vestnesis.lvLatvia

Greece Issues Indicative Labelling Guide for Fertilisers and Non-Fertiliser Products (YA 50424/2025)

Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued a non‑binding April 2026 guide that translates Ministerial Decision 50424/10‑03‑2025’s fertilising‑product rules into concrete labelling templates for fertilisers and related products. While it does not create new obligations, the guide clarifies required label content, disclaimers and references to REACH/CLP and organic/animal‑by‑product rules, reducing the risk of non‑compliant packaging for products placed on the Greek and wider EU market.

10 Apr 2026, 10:51minagric.grGreece

Slovenia Proposes Regulation on Water Protection Zones for Domžale, Mengeš and Trzin Drinking Water Supply

Slovenia has tabled a draft regulation establishing detailed groundwater protection zones (VVO 0–III) and a strict protection regime for the Domžale–Mengeš–Trzin public drinking water supply, now moving through the government decision process.[^1^](https://gradiva.vlada.si/mandat22/VLADNAGRADIVA.NSF/18a6b9887c33a0bdc12570e50034eb54/2f0ec034e8a3f4c5c1258dcb0021b2ab/$FILE/Spremni1_URED9503_P.pdf)[^2^](https://www.gov.si/novice/2026-03-31-dnevni-red-175-seje-odbora-za-gospodarstvo/#:~:text=3B.Predlog%20uredbe%20o%20vodovarstvenih%20obmo%C4%8Djih) If adopted, it will significantly tighten construction, agriculture and plant-protection-chemical use across the catchment, requiring water utilities and land users to plan signage, fencing and practice changes on one‑ to two‑year timelines to safeguard groundwater quality and long-term drinking water security.[^1^](https://gradiva.vlada.si/mandat22/VLADNAGRADIVA.NSF/18a6b9887c33a0bdc12570e50034eb54/2f0ec034e8a3f4c5c1258dcb0021b2ab/$FILE/Spremni1_URED9503_P.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 10:19gradiva.vlada.siSlovenia

EU Parliament ENVI Proposes CAP 2028–2034 Amendments on Pesticides, Irrigation and Protein Crops (Amendments 779–987)

EU Parliament’s ENVI committee proposed amendments to the 2028–2034 CAP implementation rules, seeking to block funding for practices using hazardous pesticides and intensive livestock operations in nutrient hotspots. These proposals signal a shift toward stricter environmental conditionality, pressuring the agricultural supply chain to accelerate the transition toward bio-based alternatives and precision irrigation.

9 Apr 2026, 17:49europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU ENVI Committee Tables Amendments 529–778 to CAP 2028–2034 Implementation Proposal

The European Parliament's ENVI Committee has proposed significant amendments to the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), seeking to link funding more tightly to pesticide and fertiliser reduction targets. If adopted, these changes would shift CAP support toward mandatory compliance with water and pesticide laws, potentially accelerating the phase-out of conventional chemical inputs in EU agriculture.

9 Apr 2026, 17:35europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU ENVI Committee Amendments 279–528 to CAP 2028–2034 Support Regulation on Farm Stewardship and Chemical Inputs

The EU ENVI Committee has proposed amendments to the 2028–2034 CAP Support Regulation, seeking to condition agricultural subsidies on significant reductions in chemical pesticide and synthetic fertilizer use. This move aligns future farm funding with stricter soil and water quality standards, signaling a long-term regulatory push to phase out high-risk chemical inputs and transition toward low-input agricultural systems.

9 Apr 2026, 17:34europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Minnesota Senate Committee Holds Oversight Hearing on Nitrogen, Nitrates, and Nitrous Oxide Regulatory Actions

Minnesota's Senate is reviewing state-wide strategies to tighten regulations on nitrogen, nitrates, and nitrous oxide emissions and discharges. Businesses in agriculture, wastewater management, and industrial sectors should prepare for stricter feedlot permits and nutrient reduction mandates as the state accelerates its 2025 Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

9 Apr 2026, 14:13senate.mnUnited States

US Commerce Invites AD/CVD Review Requests for April-Anniversary Orders Including R-134a, Activated Carbon and Phosphate Fertilizers

The US Department of Commerce has opened the window for requesting administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders with April anniversaries, including those for R-134a, activated carbon, and phosphate fertilizers. Impacted importers and producers must file requests by April 30, 2026, to potentially adjust duty rates; failure to act will result in the automatic assessment of duties at current cash-deposit rates.

5 Apr 2026, 19:20federalregister.govUnited States

France: Joint Committee Compromise Text No. 992-A0 on Agricultural Sovereignty and Generational Renewal Bill

France has reached a legislative compromise on the Agricultural Sovereignty Bill, notably restricting national bans on plant protection products that remain authorized at the EU level. This shift signals a move away from regulatory "gold-plating," providing greater predictability for crop protection and fertilizer manufacturers while streamlining environmental permitting for livestock and hedgerow management.

5 Apr 2026, 05:49assemblee-nationale.frFrance

U.S. GAO Highlights Regulatory Gaps for Engineered Biofertilizers

The U.S. GAO has highlighted significant regulatory gaps for engineered biofertilizers, warning that existing frameworks are poorly equipped to manage genetically engineered microbes. Stakeholders should anticipate future legislative or agency efforts to clarify definitions and jurisdiction, which will directly impact the approval timelines and compliance strategies for microbial soil products.

5 Apr 2026, 05:04gao.govUnited States

EU Amends Nitrates Directive To Allow Extra Nitrogen From Processed Manure Fertilisers

EU Directive 2026/288, effective March 2026, permits Member States to increase nitrogen application limits for specific processed manure fertilisers (RENURE) beyond the standard 170 kg/ha threshold. This shift supports circular economy goals but mandates strict quality-control, heavy metal, and pathogen standards, requiring producers to implement rigorous testing and documentation to access the expanded market.

4 Apr 2026, 11:53eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Publishes Underlying Advice for 8th Nitrates Directive Action Programme

The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture has released internal advisory documents detailing the development of the 8th Nitrates Directive Action Programme (2026-2029). This disclosure provides critical transparency into the legal and technical basis for upcoming fertilizer restrictions and water quality measures, signaling a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny for the agricultural and chemical sectors.

4 Apr 2026, 11:52rijksoverheid.nlNetherlands

EU JRC Publishes Study On Organic Transition In EU Agriculture

The EU Joint Research Centre has published a study validating that transitioning to organic farming significantly reduces chemical input use while maintaining or improving farm profitability. These findings provide the technical justification for future EU policy shifts toward stricter pesticide and fertilizer restrictions and performance-based agricultural subsidies.

4 Apr 2026, 10:57publications.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Slovenia Draft Regulation on Water-Protection Zones for Public Drinking-Water Supply in Bled, Gorje and Parts of Radovljica and Žirovnica

Slovenia has advanced a draft regulation to establish new water-protection zones in the Bled and Gorje regions, targeting the safeguarding of public drinking water supplies. Affected businesses and agricultural operators should prepare for localized restrictions on land use, construction, and the handling of hazardous substances or plant-protection products.

3 Apr 2026, 18:32gov.siSlovenia

GB HSE Issues Agency Opinion Proposing GB MCL For 3,5-Dimethylpyrazole

The UK HSE has proposed a mandatory classification (GB MCL) for 3,5-dimethylpyrazole as a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. This designation will likely trigger UK REACH restrictions on consumer sales and necessitate updated safety data sheets and workplace risk assessments across the paints, coatings, and textile sectors.

3 Apr 2026, 18:01hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB HSE Agency Opinion Proposes Repr. 1B GB MCL For Colemanite

The UK HSE has proposed a mandatory Repr. 1B (reproductive toxin) classification for colemanite, aligning Great Britain’s hazard standards with the EU. Impacted firms should prepare for mandatory relabeling and stricter workplace controls, while monitoring for subsequent consumer-use restrictions and SVHC listing under UK REACH.

3 Apr 2026, 18:01hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU/Italy (Accredia) Sets 2026 CBAM Verifier Accreditation Timetable

Italy’s accreditation body (Accredia) has established the 2026 timetable and technical requirements for accrediting verifiers under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers must secure services from these newly accredited bodies to validate 2026 emissions data, a critical step for maintaining market access under the mechanism's full operational phase.

3 Apr 2026, 09:56accredia.itItalyEuropean Union

Netherlands Clarifies KRW Water Quality Obligations for Border Farmers Near German Border

The Dutch government has clarified Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance for cross-border water bodies, signaling potential nutrient norm alignment with Germany for the 2028-2033 planning cycle. Agricultural and water-intensive operators should anticipate revised regional standards and potential WFD exceptions in upcoming River Basin Management Plans.

2 Apr 2026, 08:51open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

Nebraska DWEE Posts New Water Quality and CAFO Public Comment Notices

Nebraska has opened public comment periods for Clean Water Act Section 401 certifications and agricultural nutrient management plans, with deadlines through May 2026. These site-specific actions signal continued regulatory focus on water quality compliance and nutrient runoff for infrastructure and livestock operations.

2 Apr 2026, 08:37dee.nebraska.govUnited States