Farmers Face Cut to Herd Over Nitrate Limits
The Last Word with Matt Cooper · Today FM
September 8, 20239m 53s
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Show Notes
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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