Agri Politics
The MEP questioned an EU commissioner on the lack of impact assessments regarding the Farm to Fork and the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
The Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies will reduce the competitiveness of EU agricultural produce, according to the USDA.
Environment
The European Council of environment ministers has formally adopted conclusions on the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.
The people of Co. Roscommon are being urged to "plant a tree and go pesticide free" under an environmental initiative.
Rural Life
The INHFA has raised concerns that new EU land designations will have "major implications for farming, business and community life".
Proposed land designations outlined under the EU's Biodiversity Strategy could "decimate rural Ireland" if implemented, according to one TD.
The proposals outlined last week in the EU Biodiversity Strategy could potentially undermine farmer incomes, according to the INHFA.
Impact assessments will be "critical" to ascertain the effect of the EU Farm To Fork and Biodiversity strategies, Charlie McConalogue says.
Beef
The EU's 'Farm to Fork' and 'Biodiversity' strategies will be challenging for Irish farming, the Minister for Agriculture has acknowledged.
