Positive outcomes expected from new sward scheme
Plans regarding the latest €1m multi-species sward scheme are currently underway. It aims to promote environmentally sustainable methods of farming and forms part of Budget 2022. Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue made the announcement regarding developments of this scheme last week. The pilot measure is expected to have a positive impact on climate emissions, biodiversity and water quality. It additionally seeks to reduce dependency on expensive nitrogenous fertiliser. According…