Agri Politics
Minister: Drafting of River Shannon Management Bill 'complex'
Preparation of legislation to improve flood risk management on the River Shannon is “complex”, according to Minister for Public Expenditure,...
River Shannon
Environment
500 landowners to be impacted by Shannon to Dublin water pipe
Uisce Éireann has confirmed to Agriland that 500 landowners will be impacted by a proposed 170km pipeline to bring water...
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Nitrate banding requirements met by supplying slurry to AD plant
Changes to nitrate banding is just one of the stricter environmental regulations in which farmers are becoming accustomed with as...
biodiversity
Watch: Minister outlines payment rates for breeding waders project
Farmer payments under the new European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project for breeding waders are expected to be in the region...
biodiversity
New €25 million Breeding Waders EIP launched
The government has launched a new €25 million project with the aim of protecting breeding waders, which have been described...
Rural Life
Shannon to Dublin water pipeline could leave farms 'unviable' - TD
The proposed pipeline project to pump water from the River Shannon to the Dublin area could leave farms along its...
Rural Life
Flood relief measures sought for farmers along River Shannon
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Flooding Project Team is calling on the government to implement measures to address flooding along...
Rural Life
River Shannon Management Agency Bill due in April - Nolan
The initial text of the long-awaited River Shannon Management Agency Bill will be brought forward in April, a TD has...
Rural Life
Farmers left without funding after Shannon Callows flooding
Many farmers along the Shannon Callows claim that they have not received funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
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Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
Rural Life
OPW minister aims to propose River Shannon bill early in new year
The minister of state with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) has said that he aims to bring...
Agri-Business
Delay to River Shannon authority legislation 'insulting' - Nolan
An independent TD has said that delays to legislation to establish a single management authority for the River Shannon is...
Agri-Business
River Shannon authority legislation must be progressed - Kerrane
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane is calling on the government to allow her party’s legislation to establish a...
Agri-Business
Shannon Callows funding must be 'released as soon as possible'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has welcomed support for farmers in the Shannon Callows but added that “deeper flooding issues”...
Agri Politics
'No plans' for fodder support scheme for Shannon Callows farmers
There are currently “no plans” for a fodder scheme for farmers affected by flooding in the Shannon Callows, the Minister...
Agri Politics
TD calls on DAFM for fodder support following Shannon Callows flooding
Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) for fodder support following...
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Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Rural Life
River Shannon floods: Farmer protests continue
Approximately 200 local residents and farmers continued to protest this weekend over lack of action to damage caused by flooding...
Agri-Business
Shannon management bill delay 'inexcusable' - TD
The ongoing delay around the introduction of the River Shannon Management Agency Bill is “inexcusable”, according to an opposition TD....
Rural Life
Up to 200 farmers protest in Offaly after River Shannon floods
Up to 200 farmers have protested on a bridge in Banagher, Co. Offaly today (Friday, August 4), calling for “proper maintenance”...
Rural Life
River Shannon: 'Action must be taken' to avoid severe flooding
Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan has been called on to make plans now in order to avoid severe flooding along...