IFA Protests EU Nitrogen Fertiliser Tariff as Commission Prepares Carbon Plan
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Updated · Midlands 103 · May 19
IFA Protests EU Nitrogen Fertiliser Tariff as Commission Prepares Carbon Plan
4 articles · Updated · Midlands 103 · May 19
Francie Gorman joined a protest in Strasbourg on Tuesday, accusing the European Commission of ignoring farmers' needs ahead of its fertiliser action plan.
Leaked reports suggest the plan will keep a carbon tariff on imported nitrogen fertiliser, a move the Irish Farmers' Association called "quite incredible."
Gorman said failure to act on the fertiliser crisis could have serious consequences for farmers, sharpening pressure on Brussels before the plan's release later in the day.
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