Important notice: amendments to Agricultural Operation Practices Act
Posted on June 23, 2025
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On June 23, 2025, Bill 44, Agricultural Operation Practices Amendment Act, 2025 was proclaimed. The following legislation, regulations, and code have been updated as a result:
- Agricultural Operation Practices Act
- Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation
- Standards and Administration Regulation
- On-farm storage and land application code: Agricultural Operation Practices Act. First Edition, June 2025 (replaces the previous Manure Characteristics and Land Base Code and directive related to the storage and application of digestate on agricultural land)
The NRCB is varying the term “composting materials” to be read as “organic materials” in relation to the legal description of spreading lands, with Part 2 applications under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). This variance is due to the replacement of “composting materials” with “organic materials” in AOPA by the Agricultural Operation Practices Amendment Act, 2025.
The NRCB is currently working to update our policies and fact sheets to reflect the amendments to the legislation. In the meantime, please contact the NRCB if you have any questions.