35% nitrogen cut and de-intensification scheme among proposals for dairy sector

The interim report of the Food Vision Dairy Group has set out a list of 17 recommended actions for the dairy sector.

The Food Vision Dairy Group is tasked with advancing the actions for the dairy sector identified in Food Vision 2030, the 10-year stakeholder-led strategy for the Irish agri-food sector.

A 35% reduction in the use of chemical nitrogen by 2030, a de-intensification scheme, and a cap-and-trade emissions model are among measures proposed for adoption by the dairy sector in a bid to help it achieve climate targets.

The Food Vision Dairy Group is tasked with advancing the actions for the dairy sector identified in Food Vision 2030, the 10-year stakeholder-led strategy for the Irish agri-food sector.