Mr. Billy Cronin:

It is important to give farmers data because it establishes a baseline. As Mr. Ryan said earlier, nutrient surplus and nutrient scores will determine where the baseline is at farm level. The farmer can then take action. Without measurement, action cannot be taken and one is left with only a finger in the air. It is important that the farmer has information. Much like the carbon footprint, there is a journey that is travelled on and with five or six key simple actions at farm level, we will be able to reduce that. It is all about nutrient load.