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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.
25 July 2024 News
Straw scheme U-turn and new €175/ha baling payment
An agreement has been reached between the farm organisations and the Minister for Agriculture on straw incorporation.
24 July 2024 News
Tensions high as straw row escalates
Tillage farmers are furious over the lack of clarity surrounding the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).
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.
24 July 2024 News
Calls for minister to reverse decision on straw
The IFA and IGG met the Minister for Agriculture on Tuesday to discuss the debacle.
24 July 2024 News
Straw Incorporation Measure fiasco
The Straw Incorporation Measure Fiasco is something may still be resolved ,but it was always entirely avoidable.
24 July 2024 Dealer
CAT worth €180m a year to farmers
Agricultural Relief and Capital Acquisitions Tax combined to save farmers €900m over five years
24 July 2024 News
Government differences on Residential Zoned Land Tax adding to farmers’ anxiety
The difference in opinion within the two main Government parties on residential zoned land tax is causing stress to farmers.
24 July 2024 News
A Just Transition for farmers
The mission of the Just Transition Commission will be to support the Government in its responsibility to provide a just transition to a climate neutral economy.
24 July 2024 News
Irish nitrates case referred to EU Court of Justice
Challenge by An Taisce against Ireland's nitrates action programme raises significant issues of European law, a high court judge has said.
24 July 2024 News
Hill and sheep farmers need support in the upcoming budget – IFA
IFA hill farming chair Cáillin Conneely said delays to ACRES payments has compounded financial hardship for farmers.
24 July 2024 News
RSA and IFA issue road safety reminder to farmers and public
The IFA and RSA have reiterated the best practice for farm vehicle road safety as more machinery is travelling on roads during the summer.
24 July 2024 News