Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On that point, why do we not have the scope to test our own slurry here? Why are we taking an average? The majority of farmers are asked to make sure the nutrient value of what they are doing is appropriate. We have all been told this is what needs to be done and now we are taking an average. Surely there could be a mechanism put in place by the Department that a farmer could test his or her own slurry, which would benefit them long term regarding the nutrient value of it. This is a win-win.