Environment
Now is the time for tough talking on climate - An Taisce
As negotiations continue around the formation of the new government, An Taisce is calling on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael...
An Taisce
Environment
An Taisce urges CCAC to 'follow the science' on agri emissions
An Taisce is urging the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) “to follow the science on agricultural emission reductions”. The An...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Environmental Pillar: 'Missed opportunity' for sustainable shifts in policy
The announced investment in climate transition and water infrastructure in Budget 2025 has been welcomed by the Environmental Pillar, Ireland’s...
Rural Life
McGrath to introduce bill to remove An Taisce role in planning
Independent Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has said he will introduce a bill in the Dáil today (Wednesday, September 25) to...
Dairy
ICMSA voices concern over developments in An Taisce NAP case
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has voiced concerns over developments in the case taken by An Taisce against...
Agri Politics
Nitrates case referral adds to uncertainty for farmers - Gorman
The referral of a legal challenge to Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will...
Environment
An Taisce: 'Step change' needed to improve water quality
An Taisce has called for a “step change” in the water quality measures being asked of Irish farmers to address...
Environment
An Taisce organic farming project 'exceeds expectations'
An Taisce has said that the results of a project focused on the promotion of organic farming in Ireland have...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
An Taisce: National Biomethane Strategy 'not up to the task'
An Taisce has claimed that the government’s new National Biomethane Strategy could be the subject of a complaint to the...
Environment
Oral hearing to take place in relation to High Court nitrates case
A High Court judge has requested written submissions and confirmed there will be another oral hearing in relation to an ongoing legal...
Environment
An Taisce welcomes High Court's 'rigour' in nitrates case
An Taisce has welcomed the High Court’s “rigour” in relation to its ongoing legal challenge against the state’s fifth Nitrates...
Environment
Farm orgs applaud judge's ruling on NAP in An Taisce case
A decision by a High Court judge that a complex legal case, launched by An Taisce, must go ahead on...
Dairy
Housing cattle to cut nitrogen 'not a very good solution' - McGoff
Housing cattle indoors is “much more nitrogen efficient” but “bad” for a lot of other reasons, the head of advocacy...
Agri-Business
Oireachtas committee to discuss nitrates compliance with An Taisce
Representatives from An Taisce will appear before the Oireachtas agriculture committee to discuss compliance with the nitrates directive today (Wednesday,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
'Think before you pour' to avoid fatberg drains this Christmas
To stop drain blockages and avoid fatberg drains over the festive season, An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme have just announced...
Environment
High Court warned about 'economic consequences' if nitrates programme quashed
The High Court has heard that without the current Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) or the Good Agricultural Practice for Protection...
Dairy
An Taisce nitrates case among 'biggest challenges' for dairy - McCormack
The legal challenge against the government’s fifth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) taken by An Taisce has been described as one...
Environment
High Court begins hearing An Taisce nitrates case
The High Court has today (Tuesday, December 12) begun hearing a legal challenge against the government’s fifth Nitrates Action Programme...