Agri-Business
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that following a constructive online meeting with the...
Rural Life
Water charges are a "huge burden to farmers" the Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West, Michael Collins, has told the Dáil.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has been called on to defer an increase in water charges until new investment is made is water infrastructure.
Increases to water charges proposed by Uisce Éireann will 'hurt the most vulnerable' farmers, according to Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin
Proposals to increase water and wastewater charges from October 1 will be " another drain on farms" Sinn Féin has warned.
A TD is calling on the government to instruct Uisce Éireann not to increase water charges for farmers or small businesses at this time.
A proposed increase in water charges due to be introduced on October 1 has been criticised as "unacceptable".
The system that has resulted in some farmers being charged multiple water charges was developed by the Commission for Regulation of Ultilities
Environment
The IFA has said it will not accept Irish Water charging farmers multiple water meter tariffs because their holdings are fragmented
Water levels at Lough Owel in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath are very low for this time of year, according to Irish Water.
Rural Ireland must receive equal treatment in light of the decision to refund water charges, according to Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
Irish Water refutes claims from Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice that farmers' water bills have "increased substantially" recently.
There have been calls from rural leaders this week for the government to be consistent on water charges and ensure parity across the board.
With the future of water charges now pivotal in negotiations surrounding the formation of a government the plight of people on group water schemes and private wells has been highlighted.
With water charges in the news constantly in recent months, many farmers might be interested to learn how much water there stock consume every day.
The importance of water for the Midlands economy will be addressed at a landmark seminar, which will take place in the Tullamore Court Hotel on September 18.
Absolute clarification from the Government is needed on the water charges farmers will pay, according to ICMSA President John Comer.
