MP Geir Pollestad proposes a more gradual approach to implementing new fertilizer regulations. The proposer argues that many farmers face difficulties meeting all new requirements by set deadlines, and that tools for balanced fertilization are not sufficiently developed. The proposal asks the government to establish transition arrangements, ensure uniform national practice, and consider delaying the rules' entry into force until 1 January 2028.
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The Storting asks the government to ensure that balanced fertilization is introduced flexibly, so it becomes a genuine alternative to absolute limits on fertilizer use.
The Storting asks the government to establish a temporary exemption scheme for delays in constructing manure storage facilities.
The Storting asks the government to develop and establish transition arrangements for farms that face significantly increased land area requirements due to new phosphorus limits, so changes can be phased in gradually without disproportionate economic consequences.
The Storting asks the government to ensure uniform national practice in enforcing the new fertilizer regulations, through clear guidance to county governors, so that exemptions, inspection, and balanced fertilization are applied consistently across the country.
The Storting asks the government to present a status report by 2026 on implementation of the new fertilizer regulations, describing challenges, regional variations, need for further adjustments, and progress in developing tools for balanced fertilization.
The Storting asks the government to consider whether it is appropriate to delay entry into force of the new fertilizer rules until 1 January 2028 and postpone the implementation timeline by one year.