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NAP proposals would deliver a devastating blow for NI pig sector, says UFU

Farmers could face reducing livestock numbers by 80% to meet government nutrient targets

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
New NAP rules could lead to 80% reduction in pig numbers
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New NAP rules could lead to 80% reduction in pig numbers

The Ulster Farmers' Union says the Nutrient Action Programme proposals have the potential to destroy the future of pig farming in Northern Ireland with some farms forced to reduce livestock numbers by...

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