EU a 'laggard’ in conservation agriculture

"That needs to be addressed if we’re serious about de-fossilising European agriculture in the years to come."

"The Common Agricultural Policy is not fit for purpose, the CAP pays farmers more euros to retain the status quo than to change practice."

Ireland, along with other EU member states, is a “laggard” when it comes to implementing conservation agricultural practices.

Speaking about conservation agriculture and its benefits on a recent webinar, South East Technological University lecturer John Geraghty said that EU and Irish agriculture “is not ready” for a fossil fuel-free transition.