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Eco schemes have ‘modest’ value to the environment
Noel Bardon
While auditors reported positively on ACRES, they said the eco schemes currently in place in Ireland did not significantly increase farm standards on nature and climate.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Loss of vet medicines 'disastrous' for NI farms
There remains no resolution to the issue of veterinary medicine supply once a grace period ends in December 2025
9 October 2024 Letters
Investigation into RTÉ calf footage
Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
Farmers could have to map cattle locations for EU deforestation law
The Commission has proposed pushing back the introduction of the EU deforestation regulation amid mounting confusion over what will be required of cattle farmers.
9 October 2024 News
Mistreatment of calves condemned
Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
9 October 2024 News
Audit finds major failures in Department's animal by-product checks
The European Commission's audit of Ireland's animal by-product inspections was carried out this June.
9 October 2024 News
Two projects receive €10m in Just Transition funding
Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.
9 October 2024 News
Court rules in favour of plant-based 'burgers'
Protéines France, the European Vegetarian Union, the Vegetarian Association of France and the company Beyond Meat Inc are contesting a decree adopted by the French government.
7 October 2024 News
Labelling of organic imports must comply with EU law, court rules
It comes after German drinks manufacturer, Herbaria, was ordered to remove the EU organic production logo, known as ‘inter alia’, from one of its beverages.
7 October 2024 News
EU deforestation law should use existing databases – ICMSA
The ICMSA said the regulation made practical sense against the threat of South American beef imports, but it should be revisited to allow information from existing databases.
5 October 2024 News
Ireland, more like Luxembourg than France
With a Commissioner from that country, we should find a much more understanding attitude to Ireland.
2 October 2024 Viewpoints
Ireland votes to maintain wolf protection
It was reported that only two countries voted against lowering the status of the wolf, Ireland and Spain.
2 October 2024 Dealer