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Uncertainty for farmers as Irish nitrates case referred to Europe, says IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
A high court judge referred the case about the legality of Ireland’s NAP, which governs the nitrates derogation, to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) this week.
24 July 2024 News
Voluntary aspect must be 'enshrined' in Nature Restoration Law
Funding must also be provided for the new nature law and guaranteed for 20 to 30 years.
18 July 2024 News
Straw move by Minister contravenes Farmers' Charter - Gorman
The IFA leader also insisted that the association remained fully supportive of the concept of Bord Bia’s quality assurance schemes, despite the association withdrawing from a major review process.
Farm leaders savage minister for scrapping straw scheme
Farm leaders have criticised Minister McConalogue's decision to suspend the Straw Incorporation Measure
17 July 2024 News
Francie Gorman: we need to make farm safety a number one priority
IFA president Francie Gorman highlights how even though farming is a hazardous occupation, many accidents are preventable.
17 July 2024 Farm safety
EPA Report Says Agriculture Emissions Down 4.6% in 2023
Elements of the reduction which are due to the drop in cattle numbers and less use of fertiliser would have economic and social consequences for the sector.
17 July 2024 News
IFA calls for halt to proposed scrapping of straw scheme
The IFA president stated that proposals to scrap the scheme amount to a solo run from the Minister.
17 July 2024 News
Farm Safety Week 2024: make safety a priority - IFA
This year’s Farm Safety Week will take place from Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July.
12 July 2024 News
Scope of review critical to any relook of Brennan’s farm case - IFA
The farm came to prominence nationally after its herd saw seemingly unexplained bone deformations which an official investigation claimed were not linked to a local brick factory.
5 July 2024 News
New MEPs have vital role in blocking Mercosur
The IFA president said that our MEPs may differ on some issues, but there’s a strong case for unity on Mercosur.
3 July 2024 Community
New MEPS must treat Mercosur as a 'red line issue' - IFA
The 14 newly elected MEPs have a vital role in blocking Mercosur and supporting the beef sector, IFA president Francie Gorman has said.
26 June 2024 News
Tirlán job cuts should be a ‘wake-up call' for the Government, says Gorman
Tirlán announced this Thursday that it is seeking 150 voluntary redundancies from its staff.
20 June 2024 News