Just Transition Commission must be grounded in realism and fairness says UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded to DAERA progress on draft regulations to establish a Just Transition Commission, stressing that any transition must be grounded in what is genuinely achievable for farmers

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Just Transition Commission must be grounded in realism and fairness says UFU

The Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland Andrew Muir welcomed progress in the establishment of a Just Transition Commission for climate change policy in Northern...

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