Agri Politics
Environment commissioner resigns to take up role as MEP
European Commissioner for environment, oceans and fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius has informed European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen of his...
Virginijus Sinkevicius
Environment
Commissioner: Focus now moves to implementing NRL
The outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius has said that attention must now turn to the...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri-Business
All nitrates decisions must be science led - Macra
The president of Macra, Elaine Houlihan has said that all future decisions on Ireland’s nitrates derogation must be led by...
Dairy
Commissioner confirms nitrate reduction to go ahead
European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius has confirmed that Ireland’s nitrate reduction must be on schedule. A...
Dairy News
Govt meeting with commissioner on nitrates derogation underway
The government is currently discussing the future of Ireland’s nitrates derogation with the European Commissioner for the Environment in Dublin....
Forestry
New Forest Monitoring Law 'valuable element' for EU Green Deal
The introduction of the new Forest Monitoring Law has been described as “another valuable element” to consolidate the EU Green...
Agri-Business
Minister wants separate excretion rate for young calves
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has asked Teagasc to establish a separate nutrient excretion rate for...
Dairy
Farmers 'won't be mandated to reach 220kg/N immediately' - Kelly
Irish farmers who avail of the nitrates derogation and who farm at organic nitrogen (N) stocking rates over 220kgN/ha will...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
McGrath calls for two-year nitrates derogation extension
The leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs is calling on the Taoiseach to secure a two-year extension for...
Agri Politics
Nitrates derogation: Potential for 'movement' on in-calf cows - Lombard
The EU Commissioner for the Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius, who will visit Ireland later this week, has indicated that there could...
Agri-Business
Nitrates: Over 40,000 cows could be slaughtered - Lombard
A Fine Gael senator has claimed that over 40,000 cows could potentially be slaughtered if the European Commission does not...
Agri-Business
Minister: EU Commissioner to visit Ireland later this month
The EU Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius is to visit Ireland later this month, Minister for Agriculture, Food and...