Irish agriculture is the least climate-efficient in the EU
6th April 2017
Ireland has the least climate-efficient agricultural sector in Europe, according to a new EU report.
The report, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee...
Fracking Ban Moves Step Closer with Oireachtas Committee Backing
A national ban on fracking moved a step closer this month as an Oireachtas Joint Committee unanimously agreed to support a Private Member’s Bill...
€5 million Scheme to Deep Retrofit Homes announced. Is enough being done for Ireland...
6th April 2017
The Allocation of €5 million to the the deep retrofit homes scheme this year will fund major energy efficiency upgrades to homes...
Ireland seeks consultation on UK’s new nuclear plant close to Irish east coast
5th April 2017
The Department of the Environment has requested the UK government keep them informed on their first new nuclear plant in 20 years.
Hinkley...
MEPs vote in favour of a phase-out of incentives for vegetable oil biofuel by 2020
European politicians voted today in favour of a resolution calling for a halt to incentives for biofuels used in the transport sector that are...
Illegal dumping and mechanical turf cutting discovered in Glenveagh National Park
4th April 2017
Asbestos and a large pile of building materials has been found illegally dumped in a national park in Co Donegal over the...
MEPs reject EU vehicle surveillance agency and opportunity to stop possible emissions scandals
4th April 2017
The European Parliament have “missed an opportunity” by voting against the establishment of an EU Vehicle Surveillance Agency, which would have ended...
Feeding Ourselves Festival in Cloughjordan. Come for the talks and tours. Stay for the...
3rd April 2017
Last week, we looked at the growth and success of Ireland’s first eco-village in Cloughjordan, Tipperary. On Saturday and Sunday, Cultivate will...
Play your part in increasing sustainability within the fruit and veg sector.
3rd April 2017
You have until April 26th to have your say on a new strategic framework helping farmers and growers in the fruit and...
Universal Outrage as Controversial Soil4Gold Scheme Opens in Ireland. “Death Knell to Irish Agriculture...
It’s been described as one of the worst decisions made by the current government and could cause irreversible damage to Ireland’s reputation for food,...
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