The upcoming Teagasc Agri Environment Conference will look at sustainable intensification of the Irish agriculture and food sectors. Taking place in Farmleigh, Dublin, on Wednesday, 5 December, the Agri Environment conference will look at the question – Can we develop environmentally sustainable farming solutions that balance economic and profit imperatives with positive environmental outcomes?
The upcoming Teagasc Agri Environment Conference will look at sustainable intensification of the Irish agriculture and food sectors. Taking place in Farmleigh, Dublin, on Wednesday, 5 December, the Agri Environment conference will look at the question – Can we develop environmentally sustainable farming solutions that balance economic and profit imperatives with positive environmental outcomes?
Given future challenges to our food supply and the environment, sustainable intensification of agricultural production is emerging as a priority for farmers, policymakers and international markets.
Environment Specialist with Teagasc, Mark Gibson said: “Farmers in Ireland are world renowned for the environmental sustainability of their systems. Irish farmers are striving to exploit this competitive advantage to its full. The Teagasc conference this year will examine the practical ways in which Irish farmers can improve the environmental sustainability of their operations.”
Some of the questions we will be discussing on the day include:
How can Irish agriculture balance the need to expand production to meet targets set out under Food Harvest 2020 while protecting the environment?
What changes need to happen at farm level to substantiate our green image?
How can farmers, farm advisers, policy makers and industry respond to such immediate challenges?
Speakers from all parts of the industry will present at the conference. Michael Hamell from DG Environment will present the strategic priorities for the EU Commission. Following this, broadcaster and journalist, Ella McSweeney will moderate a panel discussion which will examine the challenges and opportunities that environmental sustainability presents for the Irish agriculture.
Source: HortiTrends News Room
