Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Sorry, it is relevant. I was just being flippant. In regard to the chart showing this April's yields, is there a question in regard to sustainability? Rye grasses are known to be fairly resilient generally, but one of the rye grasses is described as having a yield of 90,000 per hectare. This is quite low. I presume the reference is to chemical fertiliser rather than organic. In general, the yields are significantly better. I presume there are some timing issues with regard to when the grass becomes available in the grazing season and the length of it. If the figures given transpire to be true, this will obviously have a huge impact on us meeting our targets in regard to the nitrates directive. Also, do the other mixtures incorporate other species, such as red clover? What are the simple and complex mixtures normally - the six species and the nine species? Dr. Murphy may now give Deputy Barry the advice he wants.