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Intent: 1. To seek Government supports for water quality improvement measures including the removal of ranking and selection on TAMS 3 for nutrient storage and the unblocking of EIP funding for water quality. 2. To ascertain the implications of the Appropriate Assessment Process under Ireland's 6th NAP.
Details: Nitrates Derogation
Intent: Information exchange, seeking information on the assessment process, and impressing on the officials the need for a plan in order to protect derogation farmers in the event of an adverse court outcome
Details: Discussion with DAFM officials regarding the government plan in the event of an adverse court ruling on the derogation on foot of the An Taisce legal case, and discussion on detail of environmental assessments for the derogation post 2028
Intent: To set out ICMSA's position on water quality matters.
Details: Meeting of the Agricultural Water Quality Group.
Intent: Communicate the Water Innovation Partnership, to highlight increased funding level under the programme to improve water quality.
Details: Water Innovation Partnership
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on progress and developments with regards to Water quality within the dairy sector.
Details: Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
Intent: To ensure officials knew the position of Feed Businesses on changes to legislation and the impact on the feed chain.
Details: EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation and Irish Presidency issues
Intent: Attendance of a DAFM representative at a meeting of our European Association
Details: Follow up on invitation to Minister Heydon to attend FEFAC meeting in September
Intent: To participate in the Food Vision Dairy Group stakeholders meeting.::To review the progress, challenges, and strategic priorities for the Irish dairy sector under Food Vision 2030.::Sector Progress and Challenges::• The Irish dairy sector has made progress, notably reaching €7 billion in exports in 2025.::• Operating environment has changed since 2021, with increased geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility, and environmental pressures.::• Challenges include climate targets, environmental sustainability, and maintaining farm viability amid rising costs.::• Greater emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience is needed alongside mitigation efforts.::Environmental Sustainability and Climate Targets::• Environmental sustainability remains central, with ongoing efforts to improve water quality, biodiversity, and emissions.::• Sector faces significant challenges in meeting long-term climate and environmental targets::• Water quality and Nitrates Derogation are critical for farm viabilit
Details: Food Vision 2030 - Dairy
Intent: To accept an invitation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to attend a meeting on water quality.
Details: Water Quality
Intent: To acknowledge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine's assistance for the report under the 2026 scheme of Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Feasibility/Desk Studies).::To request a meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to discuss the report's findings, recommendations and necessary actions to ensure the continued sustainability of the Irish mushroom industry.
Details: Economic Assessment of the Irish Mushroom Industry and Automation
