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The article discusses a meeting between the President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan, and Taoiseach Simon Harris. They discussed various issues including budget, climate action, agriculture, the Nitrates Derogation, the future of CAP, live exports, Mercosur, and government engagement with the farm sector. The ICMSA president emphasized the need for action to address the challenges facing the agriculture sector, such as introducing income volatility measures for farmers and grants for slurry storage investments. The article highlights the importance of retaining the Nitrates Derogation and the need for collaboration to support Ireland's largest indigenous industry. [Extracted from the article]

A joint letter signed by 60 farm and co-operative leaders from across Europe has been sent to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressing concerns about various issues affecting EU farmers. The letter emphasizes the strategic significance of agriculture and forestry in the European project, highlighting the role of farmers in ensuring food security and contributing to the green transition. It calls for a shift in policymaking towards science and practical feedback, and addresses concerns about trade policy, the Green Deal for agriculture, the Common Agricultural Policy, fair income for farmers, and the EU Mercosur agreement. The letter was sent as stakeholders met for the first meeting of the Strategic Dialogue, and it remains to be seen if President von der Leyen will address the concerns raised by farmers. [Extracted from the article]

Students from St Tiernan's College in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo were named national champions of the Environmental Innovators program. Their project, titled "Binformation," focused on the proper recycling of items and aimed to address people's lack of confidence in disposing of waste correctly. The judges were impressed by the simplicity and relevance of the students' communication campaign-style project. Second and third prizes were awarded to projects on tackling silage effluent and community kitchens. [Extracted from the article]