Reducing Gaseous Emissions from Agriculture Event - Athlone- POSTPONED
26 March 2020 26 March 2020Venue Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Date: Postponed
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Irish agriculture is responding to the sustainability challenge, but we must accelerate the rate at which we do so. By supporting farmers through evidence based advice and guidance along with the necessary supports we can make major steps towards reducing the environmental footprint of Irish agriculture.
Who is this training for?
This event is designed for professionals working with the agri-food sector.
Agenda for the day
The event will include presentations from speakers with Teagasc, DAFM, NRN and Dairy Sustainability Ireland. Session 1 - Understanding the Issues 9:30 | Introduction and context
10:00 | Explaining The MACCs
10:00 | Operationalizing the MACC
11:30 Coffee Session 2 – Nutrient Management and Efficiency 11:45 | Managing N to reduce emissions
12:20pm Break out session 1:20pm Lunch 2:00pm | Managing N to reduce emissions - part two Session 3 – Land Management 2:30pm | GHG Emissions – Role of Forestry
3:00pm | Land Management
3:30pm | Take home messages 4:30 Close |