Lakeland Dairies will host a major information and education event on the importance of protecting and enhancing water quality. It takes place on the farm of Eugene Fitzpatrick in Granard County Longford on Friday May 10th. Attendees will see at first hand the huge steps farmers in derogation like Eugene are taking to protect water quality.

The enormous importance of the broader dairy sector in driving a balanced regional economy will also be highlighted at the event. Senior experts from the Department of Agriculture, Teagasc and Lakeland Dairies will be among the speakers at the event and everybody interested in the topic is invited to go to the farm for 1pm on Friday 10th May.

A shuttle bus will operate from Streete Parish Park, Eircode N91 RC43.

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