Simplifying EU environmental regulations is a key priority for IFA

The IFA spoke to the European Commission regarding the on-the-ground impact of the numerous directives in which Irish farmers participate

IFA environmental chair said some of the directives have caused massive uncertainty and increased costs to farmers.

During an implementation dialogue event Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) offered an on-the-ground impact of EU-led directives.

IFA environment chair John Murphy represented the Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations (COPA) at the event, hosted by environment commissioner Jessika Roswall and agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen, to discuss the on-the-ground impact of the Nitrates Directive, Water Framework Directive and the Birds and Habitats Directives.