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Progress has been made on implementing actions to tackle water quality issues under the Agricultural Sustainability and Advisory Programme.

Water quality interim report highlights nutrient losses 2021-10-04

May 19, 2021 11:00 am Five key stakeholder organisations in the Irish dairy sector have come together to issue a joint commitment on climate action. Issuing a statement this morning (Wednesday, May 19), Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS), the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Macra na Feirme outlined their commitments. The representatives of the Irish dairy sector including farmers, co-operatives and processors have agreed a set of 17 high-level principles in relation to climate action. Th...

How the EU wants Ireland to use the CAP for move to sustainable farming Our 2023-26 plan must include responses to climate and environment challenges The EU wants Ireland to use the Common Agricultural Policy to solve sustainability challenges such as net carbon emissions, degradation of peatlands, and vulnerability to climate change Mon, 10 May, 2021 - 11:00 Stephen Cadogan Ireland presents a very particular profile with regard to the climate change objective in the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP). Uniquely, we have the highest level of permanent grassland in the EU, which at 91% is...

Improving water quality: ‘Breaking the pathway of phosphorus and sediment entering waterways’ Reporter: Teagasc Soils & Environment Adviser, Castlere Slurry should only be applied when soil temperatures are above 6 degrees and ground conditions and weather forecast are suitable ');  '); When farmers are applying fertilisers, cultivating, grazing or draining land close to watercourses, careful land management can minimise the risk of Phosphorus and sediment loss and help improve water quality. Nutrient application followed by significant rainfall on poorly draining and low permeability s...