Previous amendments to the
Agricultural Operations Regulation - 2010

On May 20, 2009, a draft regulation amending the Agricultural Operations Regulation was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec. Following a period of public consultations, the regulation was amended with a view to improving comprehension and application of the proposed measures. On July 7, 2010, Cabinet adopted the draft regulation amending the Agricultural Operations Regulation and it came into force on August 5, 2010.

Highlights of these amendments

• New conditions for solid manure storage in piles in a cultivated field.
• The possibility of using tank spreader with a simple splash plate to spread liquid manure from a low height above the ground in dairy or beef cattle operations (except for veal calf waste).
• The obligation for a spreading site to have parcels of land under cultivation as required for the purpose of spreading fertilizing materials.
• New obligations with respect to the characterization of livestock waste.
• The obligation to have soil and manure analysis performed by an accredited laboratory.
• Changes to certain Phosphorus Report application rules.
• Clarifications concerning project notice submissions and applications for authorization certificates.
• Clarification with respect to crop cultivation in degraded watersheds.
• Extension of the conservation period for required documents.

For more information about these amendments to the Agricultural Operations Regulation

• Fact Sheet on the 2010 amendments to the Regulation (French, PDF file, 27 Ko)
• Amendments to the Agricultural Operations Regulation (French, PDF file, 339 Ko)
• Quick look at changes to the Agricultural Operations Regulation (French, PDF format, 271Ko) - Article published on March 10, 2011 in La Terre de chez nous