Nitrates derogation threat is existential for dairy farmers
Nitrates derogation threat is existential for dairy farmers - 12 June 2024
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Nitrates derogation threat is existential for dairy farmers - 12 June 2024
Under an "ambitious" scenario, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has projected agricultural emissions to decrease by 18% by 2030.
Some farmers importing slurry under the 70% grant aid for slurry storage will have to carry out soil sampling.
Five key nitrates rule changes have been outlined in an official Department of Agriculture letter, seen by the Farming Independent, which is set to issue in the coming days to the approximately 142,000 herd owners in Ireland.
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