What farmers really think about the latest Nitrates Action Programme

What farmers really think about the latest Nitrates Action Programme

Author: Teagasc.ie May 8, 2023 Duration: 25:15

With the new measures introduced to the 5th Nitrates Action Programme this year, do farmers feel the actions will benefit their farm and water quality?

 

Teagasc Walsh Programme Masters student Diarmuid Mulkerrins working with dairy farms involved in the Agricultural Catchments Programme chats to us about farmers’ opinions as to how effective they feel the regulations really are.

 

 

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