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class=\"hw-pill\">County Cork<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hw-pill\">Dairy Farming<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hw-pill\">Nitrates Derogation<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hw-pill\">Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    <div class=\"hw-content\">\n\n      <p>\n        Nicole Keohane is a dairy farmer from Cork who farms alongside her\n        grandmother Anne. Together, they have introduced technology into their\n        farming practices \u2014 using Herdwatch to manage breeding records,\n        stay compliant with farm regulations, and track nitrate levels across\n        the farm.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        For Nicole, the <strong>Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator<\/strong> has become\n        an essential tool. It allows her to stay on top of derogation compliance\n        throughout the year \u2014 proactively, rather than reactively.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-video\">\n        <div class=\"hw-video-wrap\">\n          <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6hwdQKOW1-0\"\n            title=\"Nicole Keohane Cork dairy farmer nitrates derogation Herdwatch\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen>\n          <\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>Understanding nitrates in agriculture<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-inline\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n          src=\"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Untitled-800-x-600-px-6.png\"\n          alt=\"Nicole Keohane Cork dairy farmer nitrates derogation Herdwatch app\"\n        \/>\n        <div class=\"hw-inline-text\">\n          <p>\n            Nitrates are essential for plant growth \u2014 they provide the nitrogen\n            that crops need to thrive. However, in farming, excessive nitrate use\n            from fertilisers and manure can cause serious environmental problems,\n            including water pollution and biodiversity loss.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Under Ireland&#8217;s <strong>Nitrates Directive<\/strong>, the amount of\n            organic nitrogen produced per hectare of farmland is limited to\n            <strong>170 kg per year<\/strong>. Farmers must maintain detailed\n            records of nitrogen use \u2014 covering livestock numbers, fertiliser\n            application, slurry management, and crop requirements. Compliance\n            is essential both for environmental protection and to avoid penalties.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>Nicole&#8217;s approach to nitrate management on the dairy farm<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-inline\">\n        <div class=\"hw-inline-text\">\n          <p>\n            Nicole understands how important effective nitrate management is on\n            a dairy farm. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to assess\n            her position, she uses the Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator throughout\n            the year to stay ahead.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            The calculator allows her to adjust cattle numbers and manage slurry\n            import and export proactively \u2014 keeping the farm within legal limits\n            and giving her a clear picture of where things stand at any point\n            in the year.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n          src=\"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Untitled-800-x-600-px-5.png\"\n          alt=\"Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator app feature dairy farm Ireland\"\n        \/>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>How to use the Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        The Nitrates Calculator is built directly into the Herdwatch app and\n        takes just a few steps to use. Here is how Nicole accesses it from her\n        phone:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ol class=\"hw-steps\">\n        <li><strong>Open the app<\/strong> and navigate to the home screen.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Select &#8216;Management&#8217;<\/strong> to access the farm management tools.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Choose &#8216;Nitrates Calculator&#8217;<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Input your farm data<\/strong> \u2014 select the options that apply and click Next.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>View your results<\/strong> \u2014 the calculator provides an instant estimate of your current nitrate position.<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n\n      <p>\n        Results can be saved as a PDF directly from the app, making record-keeping\n        straightforward and inspection-ready at all times.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n          src=\"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/cd704306-fd8a-42a5-b938-138d4e0c07f0.png\"\n          alt=\"Nicole Keohane and grandmother Anne dairy farming Cork Herdwatch nitrates\"\n        \/>\n        <div class=\"hw-caption\">Nicole Keohane and her grandmother Anne on their dairy farm in Cork.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>The benefits Nicole sees on farm<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        For Nicole, the Nitrates Calculator delivers four key benefits in her\n        day-to-day farm management:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"hw-feature-list\">\n        <li><strong>Proactive management<\/strong> \u2014 adjust cattle numbers and plan slurry import\/export before problems arise, rather than after.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Streamlined record-keeping<\/strong> \u2014 save results as a PDF for easy tracking and audit-ready documentation.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Tailored insights<\/strong> \u2014 receive customised calculations based on her specific farm setup, whether on mobile or desktop.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Enhanced compliance<\/strong> \u2014 regular use reduces the risk of exceeding nitrate limits and supports sustainable farming practices.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>\n        In addition to the Nitrates Calculator, Nicole uses Herdwatch to track\n        breeding information across her dairy herd and stay on top of all farm\n        compliance records \u2014 keeping everything in one place, accessible from\n        anywhere.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        You can read more real farmer stories on our\n        <a href=\"\/case-studies\/\">farm case studies page<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <!-- CTA -->\n      <div class=\"hw-cta\">\n        <h3>Stay on top of nitrates \u2014 all year round<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"hw-cta-main\">\n          The <strong>Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator<\/strong> gives dairy farmers\n          like Nicole a clear, real-time picture of their nitrogen position \u2014\n          so there are no surprises at inspection time and no risk of breaching\n          derogation limits.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p class=\"hw-cta-quote\">\n          &#8220;Using the Herdwatch app, she can easily track and manage nitrate usage throughout the year, ensuring her operations remain compliant and sustainable.&#8221;\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p class=\"hw-cta-join\">\n          Join Nicole and over 22,000 farmers using Herdwatch to manage\n          compliance, simplify record-keeping, and farm with confidence.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"hw-cta-buttons\">\n          <a class=\"hw-btn hw-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/herdwatchng.app.link\/MeKoA6VaqKb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Download the Free App\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"hw-btn hw-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.herdwatch.com\/en-ie\/price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Request an Instant Quote\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Nicole Keohane and her grandmother Anne, dairy farmers from Cork, exemplifies how the Herdwatch app&#8217;s Nitrates Calculator can be an invaluable tool in managing nitrogen levels and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17364,"menu_order":0,"template":"","case-studies_category":[],"case-studies_tag":[],"location":[239,245],"class_list":["post-17362","case-studies","type-case-studies","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-general","location-ie"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - 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