Kissane: Don't wait until December to make plans for nitrates

Mr Kissane warned fixed costs could increase by more than €200 per cow, if the farmer has to reduce by 24 cows.

Dairy farmers have been warned not to leave it until next December to prepare for the nitrates derogation threat.

Don’t leave it until next December to prepare for the nitrates derogation threat hanging over your heads, dairy farmers are advised in the just-published ifac’s Irish Farm Report 2025.

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