‘Farmers may get lee-way from nitrates directive’: Walsh

Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh has said he believes the European Commission may ease restrictions on Irish farmers caused by the implementation of the EU nitrates directive.

‘Farmers may get lee-way from nitrates directive’: Walsh

Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh has said he believes the European Commission may ease restrictions on Irish farmers caused by the implementation of the EU nitrates directive.

Farmers have claimed their incomes will be seriously affected by the directive, which is designed to protect water from pollution.

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