INHFA calls for increased ACRES funding

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have called on Minister McConalogue and the Government for additional funding to ensure all those looking to join the Agri-Climate and Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can be accommodated. Speaking on this National Vice-President John Joe Fitzgerald outlined his concerns on farmers getting access to ACRES and detailed […]

New dog control measures will have little effect says INHFA

Recent proposals announced by Minister Heather Humphreys on dog control have been slammed by the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) who have described the Ministers proposals as tokenism. Speaking on this INHFA Vice President John Joe Fitzgerald stated “how ongoing farmer concern around dog attacks has not been listened to or if it […]

INHFA calls on EU Commission to engage with stakeholders on Nature Restoration Law

As the EU institutions move towards a final agreement on the Nature Restoration Law the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have called on the EU Commission for further engagement with relevant stakeholders before any agreement is signed off on. In a letter from INHFA to the EU Commission the organisation detailed how the […]

Nature Restoration Law will increase the impact of flooding events says INHFA

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have warned that proposals outlined in the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) will add to the risk of flooding and will also increase the impact of flood events on homes and businesses. Speaking on this INHFA President Vincent Roddy outlined how the media narrative around the Nature Restoration […]