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IFI to provide over €1m for river restoration projects in 2026

Environment

8 days ago

IFI to provide over €1m for river restoration projects in 2026

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is to provide more than €1 million to support healthy habitats for fish in rivers nationwide in 2026.

€230m to be invested in rural water infrastructure

Rural Life

10 days ago

€230m to be invested in rural water infrastructure

An investment of €230 million is to be made in "rural water infrastructure" under the government's revised National Development Plan (NDP).

Importance of water in the autumn calves' diet

Dairy

10 days ago

Importance of water in the autumn calves' diet

When we think of rearing calves our minds automatically go to milk, but its is crucial to remember the vital role water plays in the diet.

EPA: Local authorities need to carry out more farm inspections

Environment

about 1 month ago

EPA: Local authorities need to carry out more farm inspections

Local authorities must carry out more farm inspections and follow-up enforcement, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Court: NI farmer fined £1,500 for water pollution offence

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Court: NI farmer fined £1,500 for water pollution offence

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted and fined in court for a water pollution offence last year.

Rural Life

4 months ago

Water Conservation Order for 4 counties from this weekend

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a...

Water Conservation Order for 4 counties from this weekend

Rural Life

4 months ago

Minister: Safe water 'critically important' to rural communities

The Minister for Housing, James Browne has announced a third round of funding under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024 - 2026.

Minister: Safe water 'critically important' to rural communities

Dairy

4 months ago

Dairy advice: Heat will test water systems and troughs on farms

Over the last number of days, the severe heat has more than likely tested your water system and troughs as the herd's water intake more...

Dairy advice: Heat will test water systems and troughs on farms

Environment

5 months ago

Farmer loses appeal as well used for water not registered with EPA

The Agriculture Appeals Office disallowed an appeal by a farmer as a well used for the extraction of water was not registered with the EPA

Farmer loses appeal as well used for water not registered with EPA

Environment

5 months ago

An Taisce: Rivers in south and southeast 'still in serious trouble'

An Taisce has welcomed an EPA report showing there was a 10% national reduction in river nitrate concentrations during 2024.

An Taisce: Rivers in south and southeast 'still in serious trouble'

Environment

5 months ago

New guide to help farmers improve water quality in Wexford

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is launching a new guide for farmers to improve water quality in Co. Wexford.

New guide to help farmers improve water quality in Wexford

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offence

A court in Northern Ireland has fined a farmer for a water pollution offence arising from “farm effluent” being discharged into a river.

Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offence

Rural Life

6 months ago

EU young farmers say new water plan lacks detail on investment

A new plan unveiled by the European Commission this week to protect water supplies in the EU lacks detail on investment, according to CEJA.

EU young farmers say new water plan lacks detail on investment

Dairy

7 months ago

Are your troughs sufficient for the warm weather?

The first thing to check before cows go into a paddock is whether they have access to water or whether the tap on the trough is on

Are your troughs sufficient for the warm weather?

Rural Life

7 months ago

Uisce Éireann issues hosepipe ban for 3 counties

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a hosepipe ban will be introduced to in three aread of Westmeath, Donegal and Meath.

Uisce Éireann issues hosepipe ban for 3 counties

N.Ireland

7 months ago

NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills

NI Water has urged farmers across Northern Ireland to check their land and buildings for water leaks amid waning supply and increased demand

NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills

Environment

7 months ago

Report: Local solutions, info and incentives crucial for water quality

Mitigating the impact of agriculture on water quality requires developing local solutions, information and incentives, a new report said.

Report: Local solutions, info and incentives crucial for water quality

Rural Life

8 months ago

Water charges are a 'huge burden to farmers' - TD 

Water charges are a "huge burden to farmers" the Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West, Michael Collins, has told the Dáil.

Water charges are a 'huge burden to farmers' - TD 

Environment

8 months ago

Uisce Éireann fined for sewage pollution incident in Cavan

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) secured a conviction against Uisce Éireann after sewage discharged into a wild brown trout spawning river.

Uisce Éireann fined for sewage pollution incident in Cavan

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Public asked to help monitor NI water quality

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir is urging the public to help monitor water quality in Northern Ireland.

Public asked to help monitor NI water quality

Environment

8 months ago

EPA announces €6.6m funding for new environmental research

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding of up to €6.6 million for new environmental research.

EPA announces €6.6m funding for new environmental research

Dairy News

8 months ago

Tirlán highlights importance of retaining derogation with minister

Tirlán met with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to highlight the importance of retaining Ireland's nitrates derogation.

Tirlán highlights importance of retaining derogation with minister

Environment

8 months ago

Rivers in south and south-east 'still in serious trouble' - An Taisce

An Taisce has welcomed an EPA report showing that nitrogen pollution has decreased across some of the country's main rivers in 2024.

Rivers in south and south-east 'still in serious trouble' - An Taisce

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