Environment
CCAC calls for 'appropriate incentives' for farmers
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has called for “appropriate incentives and support” for farmers in meeting climate targets. The...
Environment
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has called for “appropriate incentives and support” for farmers in meeting climate targets. The...
Environment
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action will discuss the sectoral emissions ceilings with Minister for Environment and...
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Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri Politics
Emissions ceilings for the first two carbon budgets will be published in the coming weeks, according to a spokesperson for...
Agri Politics
The government seems to be overlooking its own legal obligations when it comes to the recently announced sectoral emissions reduction...
Agri-Business
The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland said it has written a “strongly worded” letter to government TDs voicing opposition to...
Environment
The government must announce “real supports” for Irish farmers now that it has agreed on the sectoral emissions targets, MEPs...
Beef
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has said that on behalf of its member companies, it will actively support the government in...
Agri Politics
Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Deputy Jackie Cahill has welcomed the government’s decision not to enforce a mandatory...
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Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Independent TD Carol Nolan has condemned the government’s agreement to introduce a 25% emissions reduction target for agriculture, and said...
Agri Politics
While the agreed sectoral emissions reduction targets are an “important milestone”, the announced figures are problematic, the chair of the...
Environment
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that a 25% reduction in agricultural emissions will have a...
Environment
Finalising the emissions ceiling for the Land-use, Land-use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector has been deferred for 18 months to...
Environment
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has slammed the government’s decision to set a 25% sectoral emissions reduction for...
Agri-Business
There is optimism that agreement on an emissions reduction target for the agriculture sector could be reached this week. It...
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Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Agri Politics
Fine Gael’s climate spokesperson has called on Sinn Féin to pick a side in the ongoing carbon emissions debate and...
Agri-Business
Talks are continuing this morning (Wednesday, July 27) between government parties in an effort to break the deadlock on agricultural...
Agri-Business
“If reductions are not made on big meat and dairy producers, and agri-food corporations, then harsh measures will be forced...
Agri-Business
People Before Profit (PBP) has slammed calls from some politicians for a lower emissions-reduction target for the agriculture sector. The...