Archives for December 10, 2003

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Decline in Irish dairy farmers

Analysis from Teagasc economist, the agriculture and food development authority, has revealed that dairy farmers may see mixed fortunes in the near future. There is to be a decline in the number of dairy farmers, but those who remain are set to...

Recycling at double speed

The European Commission has welcomed the agreement reached by the European Parliament and Council conciliation committee to increase the minimum recycling targets for packaging waste from 25 to 55 per cent by 2008. The agreement overcomes the last...