In a world of fresh water scarcity, Ireland has one of the world’s lowest water stress measurements. Photograph: Ron Bambridge/Getty Images/OJO Images RFPhotograph: Ron Bambridge/Getty Images/OJO Images RFHolstein-Friesian cattle grazing in a field. Ireland's dairy industry ranks among the lowest carbon footprint in Europe. Photograph: The Irish Image Collection/Getty Images/Design Pics RFPhotograph: The Irish Image Collection/Getty Images/Design Pics RFIreland is a country well suited to sustainability: the climate is temperate and the lush, green countryside is perfect for farming. Photograph: Irish Food BoardPhotograph: Irish Food Board
The cliffs of Moher. Ireland is uniquely positioned in the North Atlantic. Photograph: theacer/Getty Images/iStockphotoPhotograph: theacer/Getty Images/iStockphotoIreland's beef industry is among the top five performing member states in Europe in terms of its carbon footprint, highlighting the natural advantages of a grass based production system. Photograph: Irish Food BoardPhotograph: Irish Food BoardIrish farms have been looked after by generation after generation of families: all caretakers, custodians and protectors of the land. Photograph: Irish Food BoardPhotograph: Irish Food Board
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