Agri-Business
An independent TD has claimed that the Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition 2 (GAEC 2) continues to cause concern among farmers.
An Irish MEP has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to revise its approach to GAEC 2.
The IFA said amendments have been made to the appeals process for the Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition 2 (GAEC 2).
Agri Politics
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has questioned the inclusion of two of the...
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has urged the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has launched an appeals process for the Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition 2 (GAEC 2).
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that an appeals...
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hoping to have an appeals system for GAEC 2 in place shortly.
Environment
Minister Heydon has moved to downplay the importance to Irish farmers of the European Commission's move to provide flexibility around GAEC 2.
While debate is ongoing on the future of the CAP post-2027, there are also calls for simplification of the current CAP to be maximised.
Minister Martin Heydon has told the Dáil that concerns farmers have around GAEC 2 are "misplaced for a variety of reasons".
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been urged to "defer" the implementation of GAEC 2 for another year.
The controversial GAEC 2 standard for the protection of wetlands and peatlands is now in force, the Department of Agriculture has said.
MEP Luke Flanagan has said a lack of clear information from DAFM has allowed managing peat soils to become a "divisive issue".
Ongoing uncertainty around GAEC 2 is "completely unacceptable" according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association’s (ICSA).
Paying farmers for meeting requirements under the controversial GAEC 2 may form part of a further upcoming simplification of the CAP.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Michael Healy-Rae said he hopes the effect of GAEC 2 on farmers will be "minimal".
An information meeting on GAEC 2 will be held by all farmer organisations this evening (Thursday, April 10) in Co. Leitrim
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling for on Minister Martin Heydon to seek another derogation on GAEC 2 from the EU Commission.
The INHFA has voiced its opposition to Ireland's proposal under GAEC 2 to officials at the European Commission.
Rural Life
An Irish MEP has claimed that there has been "far too much alarmist rhetoric" around the GAEC on protection of peatlands and wetlands.
The Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has submitted a proposal to the European Commission on GAEC 2 requirements.
DAFM is considering an appeal system for farmers to get land taken out of GAEC 2, according to the president of the INHFA, Vincent Roddy.
