In this episode of the Kite Podcast, hosts Ben Eagle and Will Evans take a closer look at Ireland's dairy sector in light of the recent European Commission proposal to extend the nitrate derogation for another three years. They are joined by Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc and Emily Stafford, a Dairy Consultant with Kite, to discuss the implications of this decision for farmers both in Ireland and the UK. The conversation covers the importance of the derogation for Irish dairy farmers, the ongoing political debates surrounding water quality, and the conditional requirements that come with this licence. Chris Walkland also shares his latest milk market report, providing insights into the current state of the dairy market amidst challenging conditions.