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The EU powerhouses of Germany and France need financial stimulation and are in a very different fiscal economic situation to Ireland at the moment.
Retaining the nitrates derogation will be the first real test of the new minister.
From the Mercosur deal to retention of nitrates derogation, the IFA is starting the new year strong by getting the organisation's priorities in order.
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Farmers with a grassland stocking rate of between 100kg/ha and 129kg/ha organic nitrogen are obliged to spread slurry using low emissions spreading equipment once the season opens in 2025.
Aidan Brennan looks at soil sampling, cow body condition score and suggests some New Year's resolutions for dairy farmers.
New data released this week shows that nitrogen levels in Irish waters are at the lowest they have been since 2016.
Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.
However, Department secretary general Brendan Gleeson also said it is possible there could be additional clauses attached to another derogation.
"Team Ireland is to retain it’s nitrates derogation – why?" - David Fennelly, Emo, Co Laois.
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