Given the small and fragmentary nature of Irish woodlands, it is likely that many ancient and long-established woodlands are not included in the provisional inventory, the report found.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYNegotiations since the Mercosur deal was first announced in 2019 have concentrated on the environment and sustainability.
A lot of the argument on Mercosur has centered around equivalent production standards.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the agreement on the deal was “truly a historical milestone”.
A last-minute vote of MEPs will decide whether the postponement agreed in principle with member states can take effect before 30 December.
The European Commissioner for Agriculture has suggested that Ukraine focuses on producing protein for the EU market, rather than other grains which it can sell around the world.
'This is a common-sense step at a time when excessive regulations are making it harder for farmers to stay in business,' the ICSA has said.
On this week’s show, we chat to an economist about world grain markets and hear about new EU deforestation rules.
EU deforestation regulations are likely to be postponed and the next year could be used as a phase in period for the regulations.
EU deforestation regulations are likely to be postponed and the next year could be used as a phase-in period for the regulations.