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Nature restoration law ‘more extreme’ than designations - INHFA
Noel Bardon
The INHFA renewed warnings on the nature restoration law after a trip to Brussels, where it discussed its concerns with EU policymakers.
21 May 2023 News
Nature restoration law could affect 40% of land area
The INHFA has called for greater engagement on the new law and a deeper understanding of the proposed legislation’s implications.
17 May 2023 News
Threat to CAP payments from Nature Restoration Law
If CAP supports are found to be impeding the environmental goals of the proposed legislation, then those direct payments can potentially be pulled.
MacManus doubles down on rewetting opposition
Strong criticism of the nature restoration law and lack of supports for the northwest voiced at Claremorris meeting.
16 May 2023 News
Minister to reflect on turf cutting condition in ACRES
Under the ACRES scheme, commonage payments will be results-based depending on the quality of the habitat.
14 May 2023 Schemes
Turf cutting row looming for ACRES
Farmers will walk away from the environmental scheme if penalties relating to the cutting of turf are imposed, the INHFA has warned.
10 May 2023 Schemes
Minister Ryan’s CPO proposals for rewilding a 'frightening prospect' - INHFA
The INHFA has said that Minister Ryan's proposals will be viewed on by most farmers as a sinister land-grab.
4 May 2023 News
'Excessive’ fertiliser profits continue - IFA
Irish fertiliser prices continue to trend ahead of that in other markets, warn farm leaders. Barry Murphy and Rachel Donovan report.
26 April 2023 News
Develop vets who want to work with livestock – INHFA
INHFA president Vincent Roddy suggested that there should be a minimum limit of 400 points for entry into Ireland’s soon-to-be-announced new veterinary school.
20 April 2023 Letters
SAC designations are legally sound - Department of Housing
A legal opinion from the EU’s advocate general Tamara Capeta has questioned the ratification process used to designate tens of thousands of hectares of farmland.
19 April 2023 News
EU nature plans point towards further land designations - INHFA
The group that represents hill farmers and those farming on designated ground voiced concerns over EU nature restoration plans.
14 April 2023 News
INHFA hopes new Wool Council will provide ‘viable options’ for farmers
The INHFA stated that improving wool price must be the ultimate aim of the newly-established Wool Council.
11 April 2023 News