That's according to a midlands farming group.
A group representing livestock farmers says proposed EU Nature Restoration Laws are the perfect example of 'how not to do policy'.
They've been proposed by the European Commission, in the hopes of restoring at least 20% of EU's land and sea area by the end of the decade.
However, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, which is based in Portlaoise, says its members will need funding to compensate their losses.
General Secretary, Eddie Punch, says the EU needs to provide funding for potential losses in income:
Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is president of the Irish Farmers' Association - he says there needs to be a lot of talks between Government and farmers to get this plan implemented:
Fatal Westmeath Helicopter Crash Caused By Failed Training Manoeuvre
Three Westmeath People Dead In Spanish Crash
Laois Gardaí Thanking Public After Finding Missing Woman
Missing Laois Teenager Found Safe And Well
Man In His 90s Dies In Laois Crash
Offaly Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation
Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation
Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms