Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In the two years - 2018 and last year - rainfall levels in our part of the world were somewhat similar. Nitrates in 2018 were absolutely off the Richter scale because of it. I would argue that the Timoleague experiment proved that better management was helpful in making sure the nitrates went one way, as so many farmers were involved in the actual process of being informed and doing courses, as well as the information from Teagasc, which changed dramatically. That is the point I am making in a very laboured way. I need to try to make that point, that derogation farmers who were tuned in saw a major decrease from one dry year in 2018 to another last year. That is a significant point. Does Mr. Massey agree?