Deforestation

Deforestation law would ‘fly in face’ of simplification

The reporting requirements on our farmers as they currently stand are not acceptable on the deforestation regulation, says Minister.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 18 June 2025

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WORLD 28 May 2025

A ‘full CAP toolbox’ is needed to support farmers – Heydon

A ‘full CAP toolbox’ is needed to support farmers – Heydon

NEWS 26 May 2025

European Commission finalises EU deforestation country benchmarking system

European Commission finalises EU deforestation country benchmarking system

European Commission finalises EU deforestation country benchmarking system

NEWS 23 May 2025

Commission's proposals to simplify CAP are 'unconvincing' - ICMSA

Commission's proposals to simplify CAP are 'unconvincing' - ICMSA

Commission's proposals to simplify CAP are 'unconvincing' - ICMSA

NEWS 14 May 2025

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Report calls for Ireland’s ancient woodlands to be mapped

Report calls for Ireland’s ancient woodlands to be mapped

Given the small and fragmentary nature of Irish woodlands, it is likely that many ancient and long-established woodlands are not included in the provisional inventory, the report found.

NEWS 4 December 2024

Blow to Government’s AD plans as major Irish investor hits pause

Blow to Government’s AD plans as major Irish investor hits pause

The announcement is a setback for the Government’s efforts to establish a biomethane industry in Ireland.

NEWS 4 December 2024

More pork access for Paraguay in Mercosur deal

More pork access for Paraguay in Mercosur deal

The recent Mercosur deal was not a full renegotiation, rather a tightening of environmental issues that were frustrating ratification in the EU.

NEWS 4 December 2024

What changed in Mercosur deal between 2019 and 2024

What changed in Mercosur deal between 2019 and 2024

Negotiations since the Mercosur deal was first announced in 2019 have concentrated on the environment and sustainability.

NEWS 4 December 2024

Concerns raised over production standards

Concerns raised over production standards

A lot of the argument on Mercosur has centered around equivalent production standards.

NEWS 4 December 2024

Mercosur deal gets green light at summit in Uruguay

Mercosur deal gets green light at summit in Uruguay

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the agreement on the deal was “truly a historical milestone”.

NEWS 4 December 2024

One-year delay to EU deforestation rules likely after agreement reached

One-year delay to EU deforestation rules likely after agreement reached

A last-minute vote of MEPs will decide whether the postponement agreed in principle with member states can take effect before 30 December.

NEWS 4 December 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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