Teagasc signs manifesto supporting EU Soil Mission goals
What happened
Teagasc signed the EU Soil Mission Manifesto during the Council of the European Union's Presidency. The manifesto commits to supporting farmers and land managers to protect soil health for food production and climate. This initiative supports the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’, which aims to establish 100 soil living labs and lighthouses by 2030.
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Why it matters
The manifesto recognizes that soil is essential, as approximately 95% of the world’s food is produced directly or indirectly from soil. It addresses the fact that over 60% of soils in the European Union are currently in an unhealthy condition. This commitment aims to mitigate pressures from unsustainable management practices, pollution, and climate change.
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Who's involved
- TeagascIrish government agency supporting the national farming sector
- Council of the European UnionInstitution representing member states' governments
- IrelandSovereign state holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Teagasc
Irish government agency
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Council of the European Union
institution of the European Union representing the member states' governments bringing together national ministers from each EU country to adopt laws and coordinate policies
Related events
- The EU Council Presidency meeting addressed budgetary shifts impacting agricultural policy.
- Martin Heydon, as a minister, defended the EU budget negotiations and received payments under the agricultural support program.
- Ireland's EU Council Presidency involves engaging with the European Political Community and affecting Erasmus grants.