Potato production down one-third
Potato production in the EU has fallen by one-third, since 2000, according to Eurostat. Down by 27.9 million tonnes to 48.3 million tonnes in 2023.
Dairy farming emissions ‘significant’ – OECD
OECD: “Environmental legislation could have a strong impact on the future development of dairy production. GHG emissions from dairy activities make up a significant share of total emissions in some…
Ireland second lowest organically farmed land
Only Malta has a lower percentage of organically farmed land than Ireland in the EU, according to Eurostat.
Irish beef producers can export beef to South Korea again
Irish beef producers can export beef to South Korea again after BSE trade barriers are lifted.
EU approves Ireland’s forestry plan
Ireland’s plan to spend millions of Euro on new forests has been approved by the EU. The European Commission concluded that a €308 million scheme to support afforestation will lead…
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…