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Nature restoration law could be rejected
Anne O'Donoghue
MEP Billy Kelleher said the law, which looked set to succeed after getting the green light at a European Parliament vote, could still fail to reach consensus in the bloc.
27 March 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
27 March 2024 Consumer
Consumer: retrofitting your home to unlock better energy
With up to €38,000 available in grants for a retrofit, more people are looking to upgrade the efficiency of their home and reduce their carbon footprint, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Withdrawal of nature restoration law 'absolutely correct' - ICMSA
Concerns on the law justify taking the file off the agenda of a meeting of EU environment ministers this week.
27 March 2024 News
Urgent clarity needed for farmers on net zero definition - study
Researchers in the University of Galway analysed the strengths and weaknesses of different definitions of net zero.
2024 exemption granted for ACRES shallow cultivation requirement
Due to the recent adverse weather, an exemption has been applied to the environmental management of arable fallow action in ACRES.
27 March 2024 News
More deadline flexibility needed for ACRES measures - IFA
The IFA welcomed the extension to submit soil sampling results for ACRES, but said this approach should be taken with other measures under the scheme.
25 March 2024 News
Public urged not to pour milk down the sink this Easter
Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann are urging the public to dispose of fats, oils and greases by putting them in the bin and not down the drain.
25 March 2024 News
Nature Restoration Law withdrawn from EU meeting agendas
This comes amid reports that a number of EU member states said they would abstain or vote against the law.
22 March 2024 News
Opinion: inspections protocol is an important breakthrough
Reading the protocol for farm inspections agreed in Wexford has given Pat O'Toole heart - and flashbacks.
16 March 2024 Opinion
Farmers know best how to restore nature, says Ó Cuív
Speaking at a Dáil debate on the nature restoration law, Éamon Ó Cuív said farmers should be the ones shaping nature restoration measures.
13 March 2024 News
Forestry was put in the ‘wrong place’ – Ryan
The nature of forestry, involving clearfell, monoculture and fast-rotation cycles, does not enhance nature, Minister Ryan has said.
13 March 2024 Forestry