Dairy
The European Commission has told the Netherlands that the country will not be able to avail of a nitrates derogation into the new year.
The European Commission has officially extended Ireland's nitrates derogation, but what new conditions will affect farmers on the ground.
Environment
The European Commission today (Monday, December 22) officially extended Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further three years.
Minister Martin Heydon has indicated his intention that Ireland will seek a further nitrates derogation after 2028 if water quality improves.
The nitrates derogation will be back in the spotlight but this time at the the Court of Justice of the EU tomorrow (Thursday, December 10).
DII, the Ibec body that represents the dairy processing sector, has welcomed the confirmation of Ireland's nitrates derogation.
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has said that all farmers seeking a...
Minister Heydon has said all farmers seeking a nitrates derogation will be "treated equally" when it comes to applying the Habitats Directive.
The European Commission's Nitrates Committee's decision on Ireland's derogation is "a bad day for Irish waterbodies" An Taisce has said.
The decision today (Tuesday, December 9) to extend Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further...
The yes vote in Brussels on the nitrates derogation is a 'crucial step' in safeguarding Ireland's farming model according to Tirlán.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has this morning (Tuesday, December 9)...
A decision on the future of a nitrates derogation for Ireland is due to be made by the Nitrates...
The sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) has now been officially published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Commission understood to have asked Ireland to reduce fertiliser allowances and increase "buffer zones" to secure a new nitrates derogation.
Minister Martin Heydon kept his cards close to his chest on the conditions for a proposed new nitrates derogation at the AGM of the ICMSA.
The Taoiseach has indicated that the nitrates derogation will allow farmers in derogation to farm at current stocking rates from January 1.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been told to "stand up to" environmental NGOs and serial objectors to agricultural developments.
Commissioner McGrath has backed the "credibility" of the process of developing the NAP, ahead of a crunch vote on the nitrates derogation.
With the European Commission confirming today (Thursday, November 27) that it is proposing that...
There is rising concern about the lack of detail regarding terms and conditions that may be applied...
It is looking more optimistic that Ireland will hold onto a nitrates derogation with news today...
Agri Politics
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has said that the retention of a...
