Environment
The European Union has today (Friday July 18) officially added the American Mink to the list of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said an independent assessor is currently examining compensation claims following the ban on fur farming
An assessor is currently examining compensation claims made by fur farms following their closure due to a government-imposed ban last year.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) expects an order required to implement a ban fur farming to be finalised by the end of the year.
A senator has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review the compensation being offered to fur farmers.
Rural Life
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine McConalogue's fur farming bill has received the go-ahead from government for its drafting.
