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Climate and environment
Midlands farmers are paid to restore farmed peatlands
Noel Bardon
The FarmPEAT project aims to compensate farmers for the water table on their lands, with decisions on the rollout of measures led by farmers.
25 November 2024 News
Concerns carbon tax will undermine Nature Restoration Law - INHFA
The INHFA is concerned that commitments given on the Nature Restoration Law may be undermined through the introduction of a carbon tax.
22 October 2024 News
Committee on nature restoration established
The independent advisory committee - the membership of which has not yet been finalised - will include a chair and representatives from key sectors.
A bird’s eye view: why this plane has been flying over the country
A low-flying plane is currently collecting geological data in Ireland’s south. Jim Hodgson of GSI talks about the Tellus survey.
4 September 2024 Feature
Nature Restoration Law written into law
The law sets out that the obligation to meet rewetting targets is on member states and voluntary for farmers.
29 July 2024 News
Farming news: red tape risks €3bn, rewetting concerns and 2023 income slump
Get the latest on a new report commissioned by the Irish Farmers Journal on the impact of CAP, nitrates and climate targets on the farming sector, as well as concerns on rewetting targets.
26 July 2024 News
Fresh concern over rewetting targets for Irish farmland
Rehabilitation works completed before Ireland enacts the Nature Restoration Law will not qualify for Ireland's restoration and rewetting targets. Declan O'Brien and Noel Bardon report.
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.
24 July 2024 News
Nature restoration participation must be voluntary - Fitzmaurice
Funding for participation in any schemes related to the Nature Restoration Law will have to be guaranteed for 20 to 30 years.
18 July 2024 News