Environment
'Policy response to climate change is governed by the principles of a 'Just Transition''
A major conference organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) heard this week that work should begin on...
Climate Action
Environment
Oireachtas climate report 'immensely important to agri-food'
The report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action, which was officially released yesterday, Tuesday, April 16, is “of...
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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...
Agri-Business
An Taisce brings climate issues to Oireachtas committee
Environmental group An Taisce addressed a sitting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to discuss...
Environment
Irish agriculture 'is the only sector' with a plan on carbon emissions
With regards to climate action, agriculture is a sector that “has a plan”, but the Government needs to “put in the...
Agri-Business
'Carbon tax increase will cripple ordinary people'
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said that an increase to the current carbon tax will “cripple ordinary people”. The Roscommon-Galway TD...
Environment
National review of land use called for in climate action report
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action has called for a national review of land use to optimise planning and...
Environment
Climate Action Committee report: What's in it on agri production?
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action published its long-awaited report on recommendations to tackle climate change in Ireland – including...
Agri Politics
Climate Action Committee decides against GHG tax on agriculture
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action has today (Thursday, March 28) decided not to recommend a greenhouse gas (GHG)...
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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
Climate Action Committee report delayed for at least a week
The publication of a report compiled by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action has been delayed by at least...
Environment
Boyle: Bulk of environmental adjustments will have to be made by dairy
Any environmental changes which will be required in the agricultural sector will cost money – and the bulk of the...
Environment
Healy: GHG taxes on farmers would not be 'climate just'
Greenhouse gas taxes and restrictions on farmers would not be “climate just” for carbon-efficient Irish farmers, according to the president...
Rural Life
Climate committee won't recommend tax on agri-emissions
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action will not recommend a tax on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture when it...
Environment
State urged to consider agri GHG pricing and 'emissions trading'
The Government is being urged to consider the “most appropriate and effective mechanisms” that could be used for a form...
Agri Politics
Bruton on climate action: 'Minimise burdens and maximise opportunity'
We have to pick a pathway on climate action that “minimises burdens and maximises opportunities”, according to the Minister for...
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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
Reform CAP and stop using splash plates - McCullough
Farmer and agriculture journalist Darragh McCullough made wide-ranging suggestions about climate action in farming this week. Speaking to Sean O’Rourke...
Environment
ESB application for co-firing power plants 'long overdue'
The ESB’s application to co-fire peat-fuelled power plants with biomass is ‘long overdue’, according to Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen....
Environment
Tackling emissions: Agriculture 'part of the solution'
Irish agriculture is working to reduce carbon emissions and going forward can flatline emissions output – while still aiming for...
Environment
New climate action committee to meet in September
The newly-formed Joint Committee on Climate Action is scheduled to meet for the first time in September, the leader of the...