Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2021
364. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the selection process for the signpost farms initiative; the reason one region (details supplied) does not have any such designated farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35098/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Signpost Farm programme is a Teagasc-led initiative to reduce gaseous emissions from Irish agriculture, while creating more profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.
It involves the establishment of a nationwide network of demonstration farms representing all sectors to showcase the science based technologies that can reduce emissions and where carbon sequestration in grassland and hedgerows can be examined.
Identification of the participating SignPost Farms is a matter for Teagasc. Accordingly, I have asked Teagasc to provide a response directly to the Deputy within 10 days.
