Ireland far from pesticide targets
Ireland still has work to do to reduce the use of pesticides in lines with EU targets. By 2030, Ireland must reduce its pesticide use by 50 per cent compared…
EU proposes loosening GM crop rules
The European Commission has put forward proposals to deregulate the use of some GM crops. The changes would mean genetically modified plants ‘comparable’ to naturally occurring variations would not have…
EU agrees €9.5m aid for Irish farmers
The European Commission has agreed to provide “exceptional support” in the face of challenging times to Irish farmers. The EU has allocated Ireland €9.5 million from the Common Agricultural Policy’s…
Ireland organic farming laggard
Ireland continues to lag behind the rest of Europe for organic farming. Latest data compiled by the EU’s statistics agency suggests only around two per cent of Ireland’s agricultural land…