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Farmers Face Cut to Herd Over Nitrate Limits

Farmers Face Cut to Herd Over Nitrate Limits

Update: 2023-09-08
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The European Commission is concerned about nitrates' impact on the environment, thus they're introducing limits. This will affect the national herd in Ireland, causing anger among farmers.

Pat McCormack, President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association, and Sinéad O'Brien from the Sustainable Water Network joined The Last Word to discuss.

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Farmers Face Cut to Herd Over Nitrate Limits

Farmers Face Cut to Herd Over Nitrate Limits