爱尔兰寻求保留硝酸盐豁免以保护其牧场耕作,敦促欧盟给予支持。 Ireland seeks to keep nitrates exemption to protect its pasture-based farming, urging EU support.

爱尔兰农业部长马丁·海登(Martin Heydon)表示, 保留硝酸盐的减让是政府的首要优先事项, 因为它支持爱尔兰独特的牧场耕作制度。 Irish Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says retaining the nitrates derogation is the government’s top priority, as it supports Ireland’s unique pasture-based farming system. 他正在就遵守《生境指令》的问题与欧洲联盟委员会进行详细会谈,强调该国独特的农业模式。 He is in detailed talks with the European Commission over compliance with the Habitats Directive, emphasizing the country’s distinct agricultural model. Heydon还主张在共同农业政策中增加资金,以支持农业收入和农村经济。 Heydon also advocates for increased funding in the Common Agricultural Policy to support farm incomes and rural economies.