Enterprise Ireland UK hosted a webinar examining the net zero ambition of the UK agricultural sector and the implications for Irish SMEs working in the industry. Michael Haverty, Partner with The Andersons Centre, delivered a comprehensive briefing and Q&A session, which included:
An overview of the UK’s policy drivers for net zero in agriculture, including, the Agriculture Bill, Environment Bill and the role of the devolved administrations
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Carbon markets; The scope for direct payments to farmers for sequestration
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Food industry initiatives; Consumer pressure, Retailer commitments to achieving net zero e.g. Co-op, Tesco, Sainsbury’s
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Food processors and net zero commitments e.g., Arla, ABP
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Farm level net zero implications; net zero agritech trends, implications for inputs usage
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How Irish SMEs can maximise on the opportunites in this space
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