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Environment
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 ::   Nitrates
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Environment Policy

2009-11-11 IFA Address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security

Address by IFA President Padraig Walshe to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security
Environment News

2010-08-26

GOVERNMENT AGRI-FOOD GROWTH TARGETS DEPEND ON POSITIVE OUTCOME TO NITRATES REVIEW – JOHN BRYAN
IFA President John Bryan has said that the outcome of the nitrates review has the potential to make or break the Government’s Food Harvest 2020 growth strategy for the agri-food sector, which is essential to national economic recovery, exports and job creation.

2010-08-18

NITRATES REVIEW MUST NOT JEOPARDISE AGRI-FOOD JOBS AND GROWTH POTENTIAL
IFA President John Bryan has said the potential of agriculture to help drive economic recovery and create jobs can only be realised if the Government grasps the opportunity of the Nitrates review to eliminate excessive costs and restrictions on farming.

2010-08-04

NITRATES REVIEW – IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS
At a recent meeting with Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith T.D., IFA President John Bryan has called on the Government to show their commitment to maximising the potential of the agri-food sector by eliminating all unnecessary and excessive obligations in the nitrates regulations.

2010-07-28

NITRATES REVIEW – IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS
Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment today (Wed), IFA President John Bryan called on the Government to show their commitment to maximising the potential of the agri-food sector by eliminating all unnecessary and excessive obligations in the nitrates regulations.
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Reports
Committee
The National Environment Committee plays a pivotal role in integrating environmental considerations into the development of long-term viable farming practices in rural Ireland.
 
The Committee is chaired by Pat Farrell and comprises of representatives from each one of the 26 counties in Ireland. 
 
Thomas Ryan is the IFA Environment Executive.
Links
Below are links to recent presentations which may be of interest:
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