Agri-food sector ‘can co-exist with nature in sustainable way’

A PRODUCTIVE agri-food sector can co-exist with nature in a sustainable manner, according to Teagasc director Professor Gerry Boyle.

He told the Teagasc Agri-Environment conference in Tipperary that Ireland is in a unique position as a world class producer of high quality, safe and naturally based produce.

“We are privileged to be surrounded by a high quality natural environment. As custodians of the countryside, every farmer knows that it is in their interest to protect water, soil and air quality as well as enhance biodiversity.