Michael Collins

To highlight that improving soil fertility was the most significant cost-saving measure identified in the Smart Farming programme in 2020.::To highlight that farmers taking the Smart Farming challenge in 2020 identified potential savings of €1,624 or €25/ha by implementing…

To highlight that Irish farmers can be a big part of climate action if supported. By using our natural advantage to produce carbon efficient foods, increasing the production of renewable energy on farms and with greater removal of carbon from the atmosphere, we can positively…

To highlight that it's deeply concerning that works on an emergency overflow pipe currently being installed in Lough Funshinagh could be delayed.::To highlight that the situation worsened radically in the last 12 months when water levels surpassed those in living memory. Many of…

To seek a meeting with the Minister for the Environment, Climate & Communications::To highlight that there is no commercial alternative currently available to the use of peat::To highlight the impact of peat shortages on the horticulture sector::That peat harvesting for…

To highlight that farmers are committed to helping reduce ammonia emissions, but continue co-investment is need to support them to remain competitive and sustainable as they go through these changes.::To highlight that complying with the ammonia reduction targets and the…

To highlight that proposals made by Prof. John Fitzgerald to reduce suckler cow numbers were short-sighted and failed to take account of the economic and social contribution made by sucklers.::That the Government must recognise Ireland's position as a world leader in sustainable…

To set out ICMSA concerns in relation to Bord na Mona's re-wetting proposals.

To highlight that the single biggest issue that has been avoided by the Department of Housing and Local Government (HLGH) in the consultation paper is the financial vulnerability of many farms.::To highlight that the Department of Agriculture's (DAFM) lack of communication with…

That as many TDs as possible would support the passage of the Bill through this second stage

Urgent passage of legislation

To highlight the concerns with regards to the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands::Proposal is disproportionate and discriminatory toward farmers.::IFA is opposed to the new regulation as it will place excessive restrictions on farmers carrying out their…

To highlight that while meeting the climate targets will be a challenge, farmers are ready to play their part::To highlight the frustration for farmers is that they are getting no credit for the carbon they are sequestrating on their farms. The net carbon position on farms must…

To highlight that farmers are committed to reducing emissions::That the focus would be on supporting farmers to adopt specific mitigation measures and technologies to imporve productivity and efficiency on farms. This will achieve emissions reduction.::That Government policy…

That it was correct that the EU would set up an expert group in the first half of 2021 to analyse the life cycle of methane emissions::To highlight that the science was evolving. Research by Oxford University led by Myles Allen has demonstrated how the current methodology used…

That IFA rejects any proposal to have EPA licening of dairy farms::That any such move would be over the top and disproportionate::To highlight that dairy farmers are already heavily regulated with cross-compliance and the nitrates derogation. Farmers are also participating in…