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‘Incentives rather than tax’ needed to deliver change

July 12, 2018

An incentivised approach, rather than a tax increase, is the method that should be pursued by the Government to deliver on climate change objectives.…

‘We cannot continue talking about injection slurry systems’

July 12, 2018

Environment

Concerns regarding the spreading of slurry were raised this morning (Thursday, July 12) as a report on climate change was published by the Joint…

Origin Green could be labelled ‘fake news’ – Green Party chief

July 5, 2018

Environment

Origin Green – Ireland’s food and drink sustainability programme – is in danger of being labelled “fake news” by our competitors, warned Green Party…

‘No free passes’ for agriculture when it comes to climate change – Creed

July 4, 2018

Environment

There are “no free passes” for agriculture – or any other sector – when it comes to the environment and climate change, according…

New environmental scheme could ‘cut number of inspections’

April 24, 2018

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has launched a new scheme which it says could improve the environment, while also reducing the number of…

Why the tillage sector is the ‘good kid in class’ when it comes to emissions

February 27, 2018

Tillage

“The tillage sector is the most carbon neutral farming sector. It is the good kid in the class when it comes to emissions.”…

Gove to speak on future farming subsidies at tomorrow’s NFU conference

February 19, 2018

N.Ireland

The UK’s Agriculture Secretary Michael Gove is expected to reveal more on his plans for post-Brexit agricultural policy at tomorrow’s National Farmers’ Union…

What does delivering for the public good actually mean?

February 19, 2018

Opinion

Delivering for the public good will be one of the key challenges facing Irish agriculture over the next 10 years. This direction of…

EPA criticised for lack of forestry inspections

February 16, 2018

Forestry

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) came in for some criticism at a recent Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) consultation meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.…

Meeting the environmental challenge that confronts agriculture

February 12, 2018

Opinion

It’s now obvious that taxpayers across Europe – including those in the UK – want to see a farming industry that is more…

Tenancy vs Conacre: ‘Don’t let the tax tail wag the dog’

January 27, 2018

N.Ireland

Land owners have been warned not to let tax myths shape their business decisions and that longer-term leases, as opposed to conacre, could…

Farmers suffering ‘Brexit fatigue’ as talks process hits critical stage

January 17, 2018

N.Ireland

Ulster farmers are becoming sickened with Brexit talk, Ulster Farmers’ Union deputy president Ivor Ferguson told journalists at the UFU’s annual press lunch…

Spirited debate on Brexit, farming and the environment as UFU roadshow hits a town near you

December 19, 2017

N.Ireland

Some of farming’s most controversial topics will be on the table as the Ulster Farmers’ Union launches its annual roadshow in January. The…

‘Agri sector must urgently adopt measures to reduce carbon emissions’ – watchdog report

December 5, 2017

Environment

Ireland is not on track to meet its 2020 greenhouse gas emissions targets, or to de-carbonise its economy by 2050, the Climate Change…

NIEA launches groundwater survey

December 4, 2017

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched a survey on the use and protection of natural water resources in the region. Aimed at…

Interview: Paddy Browne on glyphosate, reducing sucklers and leaving Teagasc

November 16, 2017

Tillage

Tillage; sucklers; forestry; green house gases (GHGs); and glyphosate were all on the agenda when AgriLand sat down with Paddy Browne, the head…

Ireland’s 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target to be set today

October 13, 2017

Environment

Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target for 2030 will be finalised later today, as the EU’s environment ministers gather for a “crucial meeting”…

Improving water quality could come at a real cost for Irish dairy

October 8, 2017

Opinion

The outworking of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) is about to hit the Irish dairy sector for six, unless our farming organisations…

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