Environment
An Taisce: National Biomethane Strategy 'not up to the task'
An Taisce has claimed that the government’s new National Biomethane Strategy could be the subject of a complaint to the...
Environmental Protection Agency
Dairy
Nitrates derogation: Key moments from the last 6 months
The last six months have been one of the most seismic periods in the recent history of Irish agriculture, especially...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Environment
EPA launches second phase of public access to enforcement portal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the second phase of its online portal which allows for public access to...
Rural Life
EPA waste water report represents 'jaw-dropping hypocrisy'
A report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that found serious issues in the treatment of waste water around the...
Environment
EPA: Multi-billion euro investment needed in waste water treatment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that a multi-billion euro investment, and at least two decades, will be needed...
Agri-Business
EPA must give up 'preachy tweets' - TD
An Independent TD is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to “start listening” to farmers and give up sending...
Agri-Business
IFA due to meet EPA next week over red meat tweet
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is due to outline its concerns over a tweet about red meat posted by the...
Environment
EPA: Ammonia emissions up nearly 1% in 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has blamed a “growth in agricultural activity” primarily driven by higher livestock numbers and fertiliser...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Agri-Business
EPA: A circular bioeconomy could deliver fertiliser options
Renewable biological resources could be converted into value-added biobased products such as fertilisers if bioeconomy opportunities are developed in Ireland,...
Agri-Business
EPA: 6 food and drink sites subject to 'targeted enforcement'
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said that six of the 13 sites listed as “National Priority Sites” last year were...
Agri-Business
Co-ops urged to be part of the climate action solution
Ireland was “not wrong” to support the expansion of the dairy sector, but the country is now moving into a...
Agri-Business
Raw sewage flowing into seas and rivers every day - EPA
Clonakilty, Kinsale and Ballymote are among 32 towns and villages that discharge raw sewage into seas and rivers every day...
Agri-Business
Minister to bring water abstraction bill before Oireachtas
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is set to bring legislation on water abstraction before the Oireachtas in...
Environment
EPA: Agriculture sector must clarify how it will reduce emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that methane emissions must be reduced by up to 30% if the agriculture...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
Environment
€400k available for research on nitrous oxide from peatlands
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting research proposals to explore land management and nitrous oxide from peatlands. Proposals will...
Environment
Ammonia emissions non-compliant with reduction commitments - EPA
Widespread implementation of ammonia reduction technologies in agriculture is needed for Ireland’s compliance with EU air pollutant reduction targets, according...
Environment
Report: Growth in AD may depend on suckler herd reduction
Insights presented in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) National Heat Report may suggest that the growth potential for...
Environment
EPA: Pesticides found in 33 public water supplies
The number of public drinking water supplies where pesticides were detected above permitted levels has increased, according to a new...