The truth is, the IFA lacked basic foresight then, much as it does today.
Teagasc research
Party promises “accountability”
One of the problems with climate change policy as practiced, rather than as conceived, is that it amounts to a deliberate government attempt to distort the economy and the free market.
“A mandatory approach to this issue is required.”
Irish farmers say they have reached “boiling point” with “green policies” and that if their concerns are not addressed Dublin will be brought to a standstill.
“A better future, not just for farmers, but for all citizens of Ireland.”
Irish farmers being “demonised” is discouraging young people from entering the profession, Macra na Feirme’s Robert Lally says. #gript
“Trusted and traditional production practices.”
Irish TDs met with members of the European Conservatives and Reformists at a conference in Kilkenny today, discussing the challenges facing farmers and issues around the Green economy. They were joined remotely by the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski and Irish farming groups.
Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says “it’s not possible to say at this time” whether Ireland will have “carbon labelling” for food products in the future.
“Breaking point.”