Understanding the transformative impact of agtech on Irish agriculture.
Ahead of a general election, it is important for politicians whether they will have the responsibility of government or that of opposition, to remember how critical rural Ireland is to the social, economic, and public life of the country, as well as its environment.
Agriculture and farming, among other sectors, have challenging climate and environmental obligations, which, uniquely, they are already hard at work to meet.
The last couple of years have seen fundamental changes to the Nitrates legislation, concerns over the continuation of the Irish Nitrates derogation, new obligations on carbon emissions under the Climate Action Act and Plans, topped by challenging weather conditions, and this has proven both costly and wearing for farmers’ livelihoods and mental health. While farm product prices are recovering and inflation easing, there remains great deal of uncertainty around environmental policy and its implications on farms – though what is clear is that the requirement for continued climate and environmental action will remain.
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