Ireland South MEPs have praised the Farming for Nature project as using farmers as “part of the solution” towards sustainability agriculture.
It comes after Dairygold hosted a Farming for Water: To Protect Our Future event on the farm of Kevin and Margaret Twomey in Ballyhooly, Co Cork, on Friday which highlighted the work as part of the River Blackwater Catchment programme.
The event heard from speakers from LAWPRO, Teagasc and Dairygold who all spoke about improvements being made to water quality on local farms.
Kevin Twomey, a Dairygold farmer said: “The River Blackwater runs through my farm and implementing effective nutrient management and protective measures is key in maintaining and improving the water quality status in the river and everyone has a role to play”
MEPS
Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, said: “This event demonstrates the leadership shown by Irish farmers in protecting water quality, trusting the science and building a more sustainable future. We now need continued policy support to let that progress continue.”
Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South, said: “Sustainability in Irish agriculture can only be achieved by working with farmers, not against them. What we have seen here today is a clear example of how farmers are stepping up to the challenge. We need to ensure we’re doing all that we can to support them.”
Michael McNamara, MEP for Ireland South, said: “Ireland’s sustainability goals depend on farmers being part of the solution. Seeing the work being done at farm level today reinforces the importance of supporting these efforts for the future of the industry.”
Nitrates derogation
Dairygold has warned the removal of the nitrates derogation would have a significant negative economic impact on milk processors and farmers, challenging the future viability of their businesses and severely negatively impacting the rural economy.
Michael Harte, Dairygold Chief Executive, said the event was crucial for raising awareness of the important measures our farmers are taking to improve water quality.
“It is vital that farmers are given the opportunity to demonstrate that these measures are successful,” he said.
“We’re delighted to be able to demonstrate the progress being made by Dairygold milk suppliers as part of our recently launched River Blackwater Catchment programme here today.”
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Ireland South MEPs have praised the Farming for Nature project as using farmers as “part of the solution” towards sustainability agriculture.
It comes after Dairygold hosted a Farming for Water: To Protect Our Future event on the farm of Kevin and Margaret Twomey in Ballyhooly, Co Cork, on Friday which highlighted the work as part of the River Blackwater Catchment programme.
The event heard from speakers from LAWPRO, Teagasc and Dairygold who all spoke about improvements being made to water quality on local farms.
Kevin Twomey, a Dairygold farmer said: “The River Blackwater runs through my farm and implementing effective nutrient management and protective measures is key in maintaining and improving the water quality status in the river and everyone has a role to play”
MEPS
Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, said: “This event demonstrates the leadership shown by Irish farmers in protecting water quality, trusting the science and building a more sustainable future. We now need continued policy support to let that progress continue.”
Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South, said: “Sustainability in Irish agriculture can only be achieved by working with farmers, not against them. What we have seen here today is a clear example of how farmers are stepping up to the challenge. We need to ensure we’re doing all that we can to support them.”
Michael McNamara, MEP for Ireland South, said: “Ireland’s sustainability goals depend on farmers being part of the solution. Seeing the work being done at farm level today reinforces the importance of supporting these efforts for the future of the industry.”
Nitrates derogation
Dairygold has warned the removal of the nitrates derogation would have a significant negative economic impact on milk processors and farmers, challenging the future viability of their businesses and severely negatively impacting the rural economy.
Michael Harte, Dairygold Chief Executive, said the event was crucial for raising awareness of the important measures our farmers are taking to improve water quality.
“It is vital that farmers are given the opportunity to demonstrate that these measures are successful,” he said.
“We’re delighted to be able to demonstrate the progress being made by Dairygold milk suppliers as part of our recently launched River Blackwater Catchment programme here today.”
Read more
New study on barriers in adapting to sustainable farming
Important dates for schemes and Nitrates compliance
Nitrates derogation rules for 2025
Department confirms what’s included in 2024 N and P statements
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