Posts Tagged ‘ Farming ’

Vote for the EU’s Organic Logo

December 11, 2009
By Stephen
Vote for the EU’s Organic Logo

I found this on Paul Montariol’s blog on the think about it website. Its about the open consultation by DG Agriculture and Rural Development. Do vote for your favourite! The new EU organic logo will be displayed from July 2010 onwards on pre-packaged organic products that meet the community requirements outlined under “Organic Farming and Production”. The EU logo can be used on a voluntary basis on non-pre-packaged organic products that originate from the EU or that are imported...

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Water charges unjust stealth tax caused by Govt under-funding – Naughten

December 4, 2006
By Stephen

Speech by Denis Naughten TD at IFA Meeting on Water Charges, Monday December 4th 2006. Fine Gael Agriculture & Food Spokesman, Denis Naughten TD has branded water charges as a ‘stealth tax’ on food production and farm business, which will put huge financial pressure on many farm families. Denis Naughten who was addressing an IFA meeting in Roscommon Town on behalf of the Fine Gael Party said this evening: “Business, including many of our local food businesses and farmers...

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