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Editorial: Commissioner's soothing words need to be matched with action
Jack Kennedy
He comes across as a very hands on, in touch Commissioner that knows his brief very well, and clearly knows the challenges.
29 January 2025 Climate and environment
Nitrate loads and leaching: why hot spots matter
In the second of his four-part series, Edward Burgess of Teagasc explains how different soils can leach more nitrogen to water and what farmers can do to slow it.
29 January 2025 News
Minister Heydon wants to change ‘bleak’ narrative around farming
The new Minister for Agriculture wants to highlight how good farming is for the economy, and how good Irish farmers are at producing quality food.
‘Retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation is top of my agenda’ - Cowen
Irish MEP Barry Cowen has said that retaining the derogation tops his agenda in Brussels, alongside fairness in trade deals and the next CAP.
28 January 2025 News
Still no clarity on organic N rates for 2024
The changes were supposed to take place before the end of the year but didn't and now the ministers dealing with it have moved on, writes Aidan Brennan.
27 January 2025 Management
Mercosur and derogation urgent items for Minister of Agriculture – IFA
The association president Francie Gorman has spoken with Martin Heydon since his election, wishing him well in the role and saying that he is looking forward to working with him.
24 January 2025 News
Environmental regulatory battle far from over
Signs suggest that the new Government will take a more pragmatic approach to environmental rules.
24 January 2025 News
ICSA calls on Heydon to push back against ‘bad EU policies’
The ICSA president has said that the new minister must stand firm against all policies that have a detrimental effect on our farmers.
23 January 2025 News
Leinster-heavy lineup sees McConalogue demoted
The cabinet resembles the Irish rugby team in one regard - it's totally Leinster dominated, with 11 of the 15 ministers from the province.
23 January 2025 News
Government pledges to retain nitrates derogation
In the Programme for Government, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independent representatives stated they will “do everything within [their] power to make the case at EU level” to retain the derogation.
22 January 2025 News
In deep: the links between nitrogen, nitrates, soil and water
In part one of a four-week series, Teagasc’s agricultural catchment specialist Eddie Burgess outlines how and why nitrates get into water.
22 January 2025 Climate and environment
Positive indications for calf trade outlook
Cork Marts CEO designate, Jonathan O'Sullivan speaks with Tommy Moyles on how he sees the 2025 calf trade going and changing trends in the sectors.
22 January 2025 Calves