Environment
The expansion of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) is a...
Agri-Business
Cathal Somers has been appointed as manager of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory...
A strong farmer uptake of the new water quality project will be a critical part in retaining Ireland's nitrates derogation, ASSAP said.
The EPA is unable to identify whether improvements in water quality can be linked to agricultural practices happening on the ground.
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir visited a Monaghan farm, that is part of the ASSAP focused on improving water quality.
Farmers believe they should receive payment for measures leading to improvement in water quality according to a new report.
Agriland spoke to ASSAP programme manager, Teagasc, Noel Meehan, about the initiative, what it sets out to do
Progress has been made on implementing actions to tackle water quality issues under the Agricultural Sustainability and Advisory Programme.
Tillage
Getting the balance right between nitrogen application and usage is vital for farmers growing crops - environmentally and an economically.
Teagasc has released a factsheet on establishing riparian buffer zones in order to maintain and improve the quality of water bodies.
Five factsheets have been launched to help farmers maintain and improve the quality of water bodies in Ireland.
