Rural Life
Taoiseach called to defer water charge hike until new investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has been called on to defer an increase in water charges, set to come into effect from...
Water Charges
Rural Life
Water charges would 'hurt the most vulnerable' farmers - Harkin
Increases to water charges proposed by Uisce Éireann will “hurt the most vulnerable” farmers, according to Sligo Leitrim TD Marian...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Rural Life
Proposed water charge increases 'another drain on farms' - Kenny
Uisce Éireann’s proposals to increase water and wastewater charges from October 1 will be ” another drain on farms and...
Rural Life
TD calls on government to block water charge increases for farmers
A TD is calling on the government to intervene on incoming water charge increases and instruct Uisce Éireann not to...
Rural Life
Water charges increase 'must be reviewed urgently'
A proposed increase in water charges due to be introduced on October 1 has been criticised as “unacceptable”, with the...
Rural Life
Irish Water: New water charges are geographically fairer than before
The billing system for non-domestic water use in Ireland that has resulted in a number of farmers paying multiple water...
Environment
Multiple water meter charges 'won't be accepted' by farmers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said it will not accept Irish Water charging farmers multiple water-meter tariffs if they...
Rural Life
Concerns raised over water levels in Mullingar
Concerns have been raised this week over the water levels at Lough Owel in Co. Westmeath, where Irish Water is...
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Spring Into Action: Clean Up Your Dairy Hygiene Routine
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Rural Life
Rural Ireland must get 'equal treatment' following decision to refund water charges
People in rural Ireland must receive equal treatment from the government in light of the recent decision to refund water...
Environment
Irish Water refutes rural TD's claims that bills have increased recently
Irish Water refutes claims from Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice that farmers’ water bills have “increased substantially” recently. The rural TD,...
Agri-Business
Rural voices call for water equality
There have been calls from rural leaders this week for the Government to be consistent on water charges and ensure...
Rural Life
'Talk of scrapping water charges must include group water schemes too'
With the future of Irish Water now pivotal in negotiations surrounding the formation of a Government, the plight of people...
Agri-Business
How much will your livestock cost you in water charges ?
With water charges in the news constantly in recent months, many farmers might be interested to learn how much water...
Environment
Midlands conference to look at potential of water resources
The importance of water for the Midlands economy will be addressed at a landmark seminar, which will take place in...
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Watch: The multipurpose material for the agricultural sector
Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Environment
'Farmers need water charges clarification'
Absolute clarification from the Government is needed on the water charges farmers will pay, according to ICMSA President John Comer....