Zero grazing under scrutiny in nitrates review

Teagasc says it helps farmers with fragmented land but brings risk of increased nitrogen surplus and loss

With more and more zero grazing on farms, it will be under scrutiny in the ongoing review of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme.

Zero grazing is a practice being adopted more and more at farm level, and a review on best practice for grazing and nutrient management will be undertaken as part of the ongoing review of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme.

In its submission to the review, Teagasc addresses considerations for the incorporation of zero grazing in farming systems.