TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5
Agricultural Pollution Reduction presentation
1. 1
APRA ROMANIA PROJECT
Financed by USAID
AGRICULTURAL POLLUTION
REDUCTION ACTIVITY
Glen D. Anderson
Project Manager
Project implemented by:
Assistance project for MAFWE
International Resources Group
2. 2
Objectives of APRA
Provide technical assistance in support of
Romania’s implementation of the EU Nitrates
Directive
Assist Calarasi County in developing actions
to reduce nitrates pollution mainly from
agricultural sources in designated nitrate
vulnerable zones (NVZ)
3. 3
Project Implementation
Approach
At the county level, demonstrate
methodology for assessing nitrate
pollution problems and preparing a
nitrates local action programme
Extend lessons learned at the county
level to other NVZ through
development of guidance and training
4. 4
Summary of Implementation Costs
for the EU Nitrates Directive
For Scenario where numerous discrete
NVZ are designated in Romania and
modern technologies are applied
Implementation costs include:
Investment costs of 166,669,900 Є
Annual operating costs of 15,331,600 Є
Management costs of 14,100,000 Є
Training costs of 830,000 Є
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Why Calarasi County
Was Selected
Location of the World Bank Agricultural
Pollution Control Project
Two NVZ designated in Calarasi County
Nutrient loadings to Danube – a key
challenge for addressing water quality in
the Black Sea
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Major Components of the
Project
Characterization of soil and water quality; nitrate sources
and impacts in Calarasi County; establish norms and
methodologies in conducting Water and Soil Quality field
testing; and set up a monitoring plan
Review of the Romanian Code of Good Agricultural
Practices (CGAP)
Design a CGAP for small farms and set up a Training
Programme of Assistance
Development of the Action Programme for Calarasi
County
Roll-Out and dissemination of project results to the
national level
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Characterization Report
The project team has compiled an inventory of nitrate pollution sources,
conducted preliminary soil and water quality testing, and assembled
additional environmental and socio-economic information for Calarasi
County
This data collection and analysis work served two purposes:
Establish a Data Collection and Interpretation Model to be used
in developing nitrate reduction action programmes in other
Romanian counties
Provide inputs for the Calarasi County Characterization Report
The Characterization Report has been completed – a synthesis of the
contents of this report will be incorporated into the description of the
problem in the Calarasi Action Programme
8. Vulnerable Zones for Nitrate Pollution
from Agricultural Sources in Romania
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BLUE - Potentially
vulnerable zones due
to runoff into surface
water
PINK - Potentially
vulnerable zones
(medium risk) due to
percolation into
aquifers
RED - Vulnerable
zones (high risk) due
to percolation into
aquifers
9. 9
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in
Calarasi County
Impacted zone Area Vulnerability
Locality Km2 category
Frumusani 64.54 B (pink)
Sohatu 70.35 B (pink)
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Code of Good Agricultural
Practices (CGAP)
Provides recommendations of agricultural practices
and technologies to manage soil and water resources
and reduce pollution due to nutrients and pesticides
Romanian “Code” responds to requirement in EU
Nitrates Directive and has been published with
financial assistance from theWorld Bank
APRA requested to review Romanian CGAP and
provide assistance in revising the code and
developing CGAP for small farms
Proposals will be submitted for revising the CGAP
will be presented to Ministry in October
13. Why a CGAP for small farmers
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Large number of small farms in Romania
Most small farms undercapitalized
Many of the recommended practices in current
CGAP are focused on large farms that can
exploit economies of scale
Many of the nitrate-related illnesses are
observed on small farms with inadequate
separation of water supplies from household
sanitation facilities and livestock operations
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Elaboration of a Local
Action Programme
Required for all the NVZs
Local Action Programmes will be approved by a
local commission with implementation
responsibilities shared by river basin authorities
and county-level administration
Local Action Programmes:
Should be established for a period of up to 4 years
Require mandatory adoption of CGAP measures related
to animal wastes and fertilizer application rates and
timing
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Local Action Programme
for Calarasi County
APRA is assisting in the development of a Local
Action Programme for Calarasi county:
To address nitrate problems in the NVZs of the
County
Serve as a model for other Romanian counties
Action Programme structure and outline have
been prepared developed
An interactive workshop will be organized in
October to develop recommended actions
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Training Program
Help establish a Training Center in
Calarasi
Develop a Training Program and
conduct Training of Local Trainers to
ensure continuous assistance and
guidance in applying the CGAP and
implementing the Local Action
Programme
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Roll-out and Dissemination
of Project Results
Roll-out Guide - a report summarizing the various
components of the project tasks, the lessons learned in
conducting these tasks, and recommendations for
replicating or extending the analyses at the national level,
for other counties, or at the river basin or regional level
Final Workshop - to disseminate the project results
and recommend country-wide options for protection of
waters against nitrate and phosphate pollution from
agricultural sources
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Some Preliminary Findings
There are a substantial number of data gaps that limit the use
of analytical models to predict changes in water quality as a
result of mitigation efforts:
Soil surveys have not been conducted since 1980s
Inadequate ground and surface water quality data in areas
of NVZs
Romanian agricultural activity at significantly lower levels
than in past:
Livestock operations curtailed
Former State Farms divided into smaller economic units
Irrigation systems have not been maintained and would be
too expensive for many farmers
Action Programmes will need to account for likely renewed
agricultural activity in the future