The Irish Farmers Association has said that its analysis estimates that this year s reduction to the maximum stocking rate from 250kg of organic nitrogen to 220kg "will have a cumulative sector cost of up to €60m per annum".
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The average cattle farmer exporting slurry to comply with nitrates regulations is transporting an estimated 54 tanker-loads worth almost €4,000 annually, according to a Farming Independent analysis.