Thousands of farmers have been left in limbo as they await a decision on what parts of the country will be subject to the new lower 220kg organic N/ha limit.

While Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said he hoped to bring clarity on the impacted areas in the coming days, there are increased fears that a decision could be delayed for longer.

An Tánaiste Micheál Martin said this week that the Government would assess what could be done to “alleviate pressures” on those affected by the derogation cut.

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