Enterprise Ireland UK 
Enterprise Ireland UK hosted a webinar on Friday June 25th which assessed 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.
– Carbon markets; The scope for direct payments to farmers for sequestration.
– Food industry initiatives; Consumer pressure, Retailer commitments to achieving net zero (e.g., Co-op, Tesco, Sainsbury’s).
– Food processors and net zero commitments (e.g., Arla, ABP).
– Farm level net zero implications; net zero agritech trends, implications for inputs usage.
– How Irish SMEs can take advantage.
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