Farmers urge DAFM to publish N&P statements as lack of data leaves them 'flying blind'

"Farmers need to know where they are at."
Farmers urge DAFM to publish N&P statements as lack of data leaves them 'flying blind'

The department has previously provided cattle-only nitrogen and phosphorus statements through agfood.ie, which are useful for farmers in planning for the remainder of the year to ensure compliance with the limits set in the nitrates regulations.

Farmers are urging the Department of Agriculture to publish up-to-date nitrogen and phosphorus ('N&P') use data as they are currently "flying blind" without it.

The department has previously provided cattle-only nitrogen and phosphorus statements through agfood.ie, which are useful for farmers in planning for the remainder of the year to ensure compliance with the limits set in the nitrates regulations.

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