Agri Politics
A proposal to allow farmers to spread slurry using a splash plate on hilly ground has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
Minister McConalogue urged that "full compliance" with GAP Regulations is required when spreading slurry to help reduce the loss of...
Environment
Minister urged to consider introducing a new "tiered system" in relation to the spreading of nitrates on land by TD.
Farm inspections carried out near the river in Co. Laois have found some issues around the loss of sediment from farmyards into watercourses.
