Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Stocking density and nutrient management are matters of concern. Concerns about the disposal of organic fertiliser have arisen in particular sectors, notably the extensive dairy, pig and poultry sectors. The Deputy is correct that farmers will need to work with Teagasc and private advisers to address these concerns and deal with nutrient management. On local authority waste, the use of sludges has been raised in discussions although, as Deputy Naughten should note, the matter is outside my remit.

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