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Setting emissions target is done, now comes the hard bit – getting there

It has been said if you want to hit a target, you should aim above it. This quote came to mind after the Government yesterday finally agreed to a target for a reduction in agriculture emissions.

Irish Independent

Coalition talks on agriculture carbon emissions target set to resume

Talks are expected to resume on Thursday between the three Coalition leaders on emission reduction targets for the agriculture sector.

Irish Independent

No agreement on emissions targets at last Cabinet meeting before the summer

The Irish Government has failed to reach an agreement on what emissions targets to assign to key sectors of the economy during the last scheduled Cabinet meeting before the summer recess.

Irish Independent

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Climate must wait as ministers squabble over deal for farmers

A final deal to halve Ireland’s carbon emissions by the end of the decade looks set to be delayed until September after the Coalition leaders failed to resolve the ongoing impasse last night.

Irish Independent

Carbon emissions cuts in farming sector may not be decided until September with Eamon Ryan pushing for 30%

“The target will have to be somewhere in the middle, both sides will be unhappy.”

Irish Mirror

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue: Telling people to eat less meat to save planet is ‘lazy narrative’

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has signalled he could support cutting farm emissions by more than 22pc by the end of the decade.

Irish Independent

Agriculture sector must cut emissions by more than 22%, minister says

The agriculture sector will have to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 22% as part of the Government’s plans to tackle climate change, the Environment Minister has said.

Irish Independent

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No one will have to cull their cattle herds, insists Environment Minister Eamon Ryan

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has insisted no farmer will be forced to reduce or cull their cattle herds as talks to reduce agriculture emissions by up to 30pc continued.

Irish Independent

Little known rule change that could already cut livestock numbers on some farms

Dairy farmers now believe a critical rule change to Ireland's water protection laws amounts to an effective cut to livestock numbers.

Irish Independent

Multi-million euro package planned to reach 30pc farm carbon emissions reduction

A multi-million euro package for farmers to plant trees, install solar panels to generate and sell electricity, and convert farm waste into gas is being planned to meet the higher end of legally binding emission reduction targets for the agriculture sector.

Irish Independent

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue insists farming must ‘stretch’ itself ahead of sectoral target meeting

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said farming must stretch itself when it comes to achieving its sectoral targets ahead of a meeting with Climate Minister Eamon Ryan on Wednesday.

Irish Independent

'Bogey-man' agriculture sector will play part in climate change fight, says minister

Ireland is committed to halving carbon emissions by 2030 and to net zero emissions by 2050

Irish Mirror

First Ukrainian refugees arrive at Gormanston military camp

The first Ukrainian refugees arrived at Gormanston military camp in Co Meath, where they will stay in tented accommodation.

Irish Independent

Government’s hardening of refugee visa requirements ‘fair and appropriate’

The agriculture minister has described the Government’s decision to tighten refugee visa requirements as “fair and appropriate”.

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‘Bogey-man’ agriculture sector will play part in climate change fight – minister

The agriculture sector will play its part in the fight against climate change despite being considered the “bogey-man” in Ireland, the Agriculture Minister has said.

Irish Independent

Coalition split over eco-clampdown on farmers ahead of no confidence vote

The Coalition is at loggerheads on a clampdown on carbon emissions from farmers.

Irish Independent

Government to set sectoral targets under Climate Action Plan before end of month

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has reassured beef farmers of his support for the sector and his confidence in meeting looming Climate Action Plan targets.

Irish Independent

New food office won’t be called ‘ombudsman’ or ‘regulator’

A promised Food Ombudsman will not be called an ombudsman or a regulator and will not investigate cartel-like behaviour in the food industry.

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Sod turned on Glanbia cheese plant after two year planning saga

Representatives from Glanbia Co-op, international dairy producer Royal A-ware and the Irish Government today took part in the turning of the sod at the site of a new continental cheese facility being built at Belview in Co Kilkenny.

Irish Independent

Agri sector has ‘crucial role’ helping meet climate challenge, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the agriculture sector has a “crucial and inescapable role” to play in helping Ireland reach its climate change targets.

Irish Independent

Agriculture emissions target to be set within weeks

The emissions reduction target for agriculture are expected to be agreed in the coming weeks — and any change in how methane from agriculture is calculated is unlikely to be considered.

Irish Independent

Big rise in time taken to process agriculture appeals

The number of appeals lodged to the Agriculture Appeals Office (AAO) has soared by 42pc over the course of two years to 809 in 2021, according to new figures provided by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue.

Irish Independent

€1,000 silage scheme: All the key questions answered, including penalty details

The new silage scheme, which will pay farmers up to €1,000 to grow silage, has opened to applications amid criticism from farm organisations that the exclusion of dairy and hill farmers is 'scandalous'.

Irish Independent

€1,000 silage scheme to open for applications within days

The new silage scheme, which will pay farmers up to €1,000 to grow silage, is to open within days.

Irish Independent

Russian ships with grain for farm rations landed in Ireland after EU ban

Shipments of feed ration from Russia landed into Irish ports in recent weeks, despite a ban on Russian-flagged ships docking in EU ports under EU sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

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