Better Farming for Water – Suir Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Suir Catchment.
By Teagasc
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The Better Farming for Water campaign will initially concentrate on the following eight river catchments: Bandon-Ilen, Barrow, Blackwater, Boyne, Lee, Nore, Slaney and Suir. The EPA has identified these river catchments as ‘Catchments of Concern’ where nitrogen concentrations are too high. The campaign to improve water quality in other river catchments will also continue.
The Suir Catchment is supported by a dedicated Teagasc Catchment Coordinator working closely with a newly formed Catchment Implementation Group (CIG). Oversight is provided by the CIG Committee to ensure coordinated, effective delivery of actions. Other priority catchments include the Slaney, Barrow, Nore, Boyne, Blackwater, Lee, and Bandon-Ilen.
The launch of this catchment plan marks a significant milestone in Ireland’s journey to improve water quality in the Suir Catchment. Success depends on a collaborative, multi-actor approach involving farmers, advisors, industry, and regulators working together toward shared goals. This level of engagement is essential to deliver practical solutions that balance improvements in water quality with agricultural productivity.