IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has called on Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan to demonstrate that restrictions that are imposed on farmers with designated Natura land are properly compensated for with the reopening of the NPWS Farm Plan scheme which has been closed for some time.

IFA SAC Project Team Chairman Padraic Joyce has called on the Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan to ensure farmers with designated Natura land are properly compensated for the restrictions placed on them. Speaking at an IFA protest at the Department of farmers from designated areas, Padraic Joyce said, “We have been in discussions for the past […]

  Over 600 farmers in Hen Harrier (HH) areas under the locally led scheme should expect payments in the coming weeks.

IFA SAC Chairman Padraic Joyce is insisting that a new agreement be established to set out the terms under which the EU Habitats and Bird’s Directive is to be implemented.