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'Go back to the drawing board' – NAP consultation receives record response

More than 3,400 farmers and industry stakeholders responded to the Nutrients Action Programme consultation process in Northern Ireland

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
'Go back to the drawing board' – NAP consultation receives record response

The huge response to the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) consultation should send a ‘clear message' to the Minister. That was the message from the DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson...

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