The Environment Minister says he wants to focus on increasing farm incomes, outside of the livestock sector.
Eamon Ryan's comments come ahead of a decision on reducing the size of Ireland's national herd. The Green Party's looking for agricultural emissions to be reduced by 30 per cent, but Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers are seeking 25 per cent. Minister Ryan says there needs to be a bigger focus on renewable energy and forestry in the sector:
Final Call for Wexford Residents to Apply for The Hare’s Corner Biodiversity Project
Wexford people have until Sunday, January 18th to apply for support from the Hare’s Corner biodiversity project, an initiative aimed at creating habitats for nature on local land.
Final Call for Wexford Residents to Apply for The Hare’s Corner Biodiversity Project
Wexford people have until Sunday, January 18th to apply for support from the Hare’s Corner biodiversity project, an initiative aimed at creating habitats for nature on local land...
FSAI Issues Warning Over Potential Toxin in SMA Infant Formula Wexford Parents Urged to Check Batches
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a precautionary recall of specific batches of Nestlé’s SMA infant formula and follow-on formula due to the potential presence of a toxin produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
Wexford Property Prices Rise by €10,000 in Just One Year
Property prices in Wexford have seen a significant increase over the past year, with the median asking price for a property in the county now standing at €295,000.