Co-op body urges Government to restore full TAMS support for nutrient storage

ICOS has written to agriculture minister Martin Heydon to encourage continued investment in nutrient storage as a 'national investment' under TAMS

ICOS said the new legal requirements would result in 21% increases in slurry storage capacity requirements and 43% increased in soiled water storage capacity.

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) ranking and selection risk could slow water quality improvements, the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) warns.

The organisation has written to agriculture minister Martin Heydon, warning him of the issues that may arise if ranking and selection under TAMS is introduced.