Environment
The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which will include rewarding farmers and foresters who enhance carbon sinks.
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall has confirmed to Agriland that the commission has proposed to the Nitrates Committee to extend the Irish nitrates derogation
Dairy
Minister Martin Heydon has said that agreement which may be reached on the nitrates derogation must be "workable" for Irish farmers.
The "commitment" of Irish farmers to sustainability will help in relation to future decisions to be...
European Commissioner Jessika Roswall, today said she is "fully aware of the importance of the derogation" to Irish farmers.
An Taisce has urged European Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall to move Ireland away from its dependancy on the nitrates derogation.
European Commissioner, Jessika Roswall, is in Ireland to see "the good work" being done to improve water quality.
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said that the European Commission needs to apply "common sense" on Ireland’s nitrates derogation.
