Agri Politics
European Commissioner for environment, oceans and fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius has informed...
Environment
European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius has said attention must now turn to the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
Agri-Business
The president of Macra, Elaine Houlihan has said that all future decisions on Ireland's nitrates derogation must be led by science.
Dairy
European Commissioner for Environment, Virginijus Sinkevičius has confirmed that Ireland's nitrate reduction must be on schedule
Dairy News
The government is currently discussing the future of Ireland's nitrates derogation with the European Commissioner for the Environment.
Forestry
The new Forest Mornitoring Law has been described as 'another valuable element' for the EU Green Deal, according to Commissioner Sinkevicius
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has asked Teagasc to establish a separate nutrient excretion rate for young calves.
Derogation farmers who farm at N rates over 220kgN/ha will not be required to be at that figure immediately, Seán Kelly said.
The Rural Independent Group leader is calling on the Taoiseach to secure a two-year extension for Ireland's nitrates derogation.
Farmers "need clarity' on nitrates from the EU Commissioner for the Environment's visit to Ireland according to Senator Tim Lombard.
A Fine Gael senator has claimed that over 40,000 cows will potentially be slaughtered if there is no leniency on the nitrates derogation.
The EU Commissioner for the Environment is to visit Ireland later this month, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has confirmed.
