€60m project for farmers to improve water quality announced
The project will involve adopting innovative practices in nutrient management, the application of nature-based Natural Water Retention Measures (NWRM), and other measures at farm level following the principles of Integrated Catchment Management.
Support of €60m has been announced by the Government for the improvement of water quality at local, catchment and national levels.
Through a WATER European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project, the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) with Teagasc and Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) will work with farmers on an individual basis to improve water quality.
