Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon is set to attend the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA).
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) is concerned about the "possible unravelling" of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
Rural Life
The INHFA has claimed the assurance there is enough state owned-land to meet obligations under the Nature Restoration Law is "misinformation".
The INHFA is calling for an investigation into potential "undue lobbying" that may have been carried out by environmental NGOs with EU money.
The INHFA has voiced its opposition to Ireland's proposal under GAEC 2 to officials at the European Commission.
Environment
INHFA president Vincent Roddy said that farmers have been "thrown under the bus" by designations at the leaders’ forum on nature restoration.
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.
The INHFA, celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year, has re-emphasised how important CAP remains for the organisation.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the draft programme for government.
A farm organisation has called on "roundtable" discussions to take place among stakeholders to address issue plaguing ACRES.
A meeting of the INHFA national council has resulted in a demand from the organisation that repayment requests under ACRES be halted.
Minister McConalogue has been again pressed to secure funding for 'forgotten farmers' in Budget 2025 later this year.
Agri-Business
The INHFA issued a plea to the European Commission to carry out further engagement with stakeholders on the Nature Restoration Law.
The EU Nature Restoration Law will increase the impact of flooding events, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has claimed.
Beef
The INHFA has called out government policy which the association maintains is a serious threat to the future of livestock farming.
The INHFA urged Irish MEPs to reject the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law during a crucial vote today at the European Parliament.
INHFA is calling on the government to implement farm family payments "similar to the covid payment" to support farmers struggling
Vincent Roddy has been re-elected as the president of the INHFA at the association's annual general meeting (AGM) today (Thursday, July 6).
The INHFA has voiced its concern over the Nature Restoration Law and what it would do to hill farming in Ireland.
The INHFA has called on the government to deliver on its commitments to support a new agri-environment scheme.
The INHFA has said that a 25% reduction in agricultural emissions will have a heavy, negative impact on rural Ireland.
The INHFA has called on the government to begin "constructive engagement" with the farming community on emissions.
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