The ministers were brought through some of Devenish’s research project from its journey towards net carbon zero, the role of animal nutrition in improving human health, using the Omega 3 natural enrichment as well as the EU Marie Curie Project, Heartland.
The ministers were informed of the history of farming at the site which goes back thousands of years and which is now aligning with cutting edge research such using multispecies swards to improve both environmental and economic performance of beef and lamb production.
The research being carried out here will ensure that Irish agriculture and farmers continue to be ahead of the curve in delivering safe and sustainable food.“I was pleased to be able to be joined by Minister Poots at the Devenish farm and it is the latest in a long line of shared initiatives we have engaged in. We both share a commitment to tackling issues of mutual interest in a shared-island approach," he added. "Our agriculture sectors are intertwined and, by taking a common and collective approach, we are best serving farmers in the Republic of Ireland as well as Northern Ireland."
