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Daera's Nutrients Action Programme changes could 'devastate' Northern Ireland's farming sector

Daera's plans to reform the Nutrients Action Programme and improve water quality have been described by UFU as a 'backdoor attempt' to reduce flocks and herds with increased layers of regulation

Chris Brayford
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Democratic Unionist Party MP Carla Lockhart said: "The latest plans are not only damaging, they have the potential to decimate our agri-food industry and local economy."
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Democratic Unionist Party MP Carla Lockhart said: "The latest plans are not only damaging, they have the potential to decimate our agri-food industry and local economy."

Changes to water quality and slurry regulations in Northern Ireland could have a 'detrimental' impact on the country's farming sector. Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP Carla Lockhart said Daera's...

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