Concerns remain that the upper limit under the nitrates derogation will decline once again.
The upper limit decreased to 220kg of organic nitrogen per hectare from January 1st.
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This means that farmers farming at rates above that must find the means of offsetting their stocking rate or face being penalised.
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A farmer with all their land at 220kgN/ha will have to achieve a stocking rate no greater than 220kg N/ha for the year 2024 overall.
Columnist with Agriland Media Group, Thomas Duffy says farmers will bare the brunt of the cuts in 2024:
