Person: Thomas Cooney

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Farmers say they can't reduce methane without cutting production

IFA has warned that proposals to reduce methane emissions from agriculture will cut farm output and will cost jobs.

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Tim Cullinan elected IFA President

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Warning to farmers of risks in aftermath of Storm Lorenzo

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Greens list four climate change challenges for Ireland as farmers accuse party of 'cheap shots'

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Nitrates derogation review must address sustainability, and not just more restrictions

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Declaration must now lead to government action on climate: Campaigners

IFA seeks support for rural renewable energy

A feed-in tariff and preferential grid access are needed to make on-farm and community renewable energy possible, said IFA president Joe Healy.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

IFA seeks realistic plan to reduce carbon footprint

IFA has urged the State to prioritise Teagasc’s realistic measures to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint over the Citizens’ Assembly’s carbon tax model.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019

Farmers warned, as agriculture cited in quarter of 2016 fish kills

Farmers have been warned to take extra care to avoid polluting rivers and waterways after Inland Fisheries Ireland said more than a quarter of last year’s fish kills were linked to agriculture.

Tue, 01 Aug, 2017

IFA urges more farm emission reductions

The Government’s National Mitigation Plan provides “a basis for a whole of society response” to climate change, according to the IFA.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

Stephen Cadogan: GHG per euro of agricultural output not a very good idea

Farmers were told last week by Teagasc that Ireland has the EU’s second lowest dairy greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2017

Nitrates derogation vital, say farmers

Farmers will continue to lobby the Government in the coming weeks to ensure Ireland retains its derogation on EU nitrates regulations.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

Action plan must deliver real rural development

The publication of the Action Plan for Rural Development last week is a very welcome signal that the Government is genuinely committed to improving the economic and social supports available to rural Ireland, writes IFA chairperson Thomas Cooney.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Farmers ‘concerned’ over Shannon water pipe

Hundreds of farmers are “very concerned” about the proposed 170km Shannon to Dublin water pipeline, because of the lasting impact it could have on their land.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2016

Report brands farming policy ‘unsustainable’

A new report claims Ireland’s current agriculture and land use policy is neither ‘climate-smart’ nor sustainable.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2016

IFA calls for focused flood risk strategy

Ireland needs a single body to deal with flood management and river maintenance, said IFA flood project chairman Tom Turley.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Man gets €300,000 damages after crash killing three teenagers

AN ELDERLY man who suffered severe injuries in a horrific car crash which left three teenagers dead settled his action yesterday for damages of over €300,000 in the High Court.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2005