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Watch: Ireland needs 'time and fairness' in relation to nitrates derogation

Dairy

1 day ago

Watch: Ireland needs 'time and fairness' in relation to nitrates derogation

MEP for the Midlands North West, Maria Walsh has said Ireland needs "time and fairness" when it...

Nitrates derogation 'cannot come with unreasonable conditions' - MEP

Dairy

9 days ago

Nitrates derogation 'cannot come with unreasonable conditions' - MEP

An Irish MEP has said that the retention of Ireland's nitrates derogation "cannot come with...

Watch: 'A lot has been done, more needs to be done' -  Commissioner on water quality

Dairy

11 days ago

Watch: 'A lot has been done, more needs to be done' - Commissioner on water quality

The "commitment" of Irish farmers to sustainability will help in relation to future decisions to be...

Commissioner hopes to consider Ireland's nitrates derogation request in a 'positive way'

Dairy

11 days ago

Commissioner hopes to consider Ireland's nitrates derogation request in a 'positive way'

European Commissioner Jessika Roswall, today said she is "fully aware of the importance of the derogation" to Irish farmers.

An Taisce urges commissioner to 'wean us off' nitrates derogation

Environment

12 days ago

An Taisce urges commissioner to 'wean us off' nitrates derogation

An Taisce has urged European Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall to move Ireland away from its dependancy on the nitrates derogation.

Environment

12 days ago

Commissioner Roswall in Ireland to meet with farmers and political leaders

European Commissioner, Jessika Roswall, is in Ireland to see "the good work" being done to improve water quality.

Commissioner Roswall in Ireland to meet with farmers and political leaders

Dairy

13 days ago

Watch: We can achieve water quality 'at production levels we're at'

Jim Bergin has said Irish farming can achieve good water quality status at current production levels "rather than decimating our industry".

Watch: We can achieve water quality 'at production levels we're at'

Dairy

20 days ago

Clean water 'a cornerstone' of rural landscapes - Teagasc boss

Prof. Frank O'Mara has told a major conference on water quality that clean water is "a cornerstone of...the rural landscapes".

Clean water 'a cornerstone' of rural landscapes - Teagasc boss

Environment

20 days ago

Mandatory KT programme participation for derogation farmers in draft NAP

The expansion of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) is a...

Mandatory KT programme participation for derogation farmers in draft NAP

Dairy

21 days ago

Watch: DAFM water quality head on habitats directive and NAP

DAFM's head of water quality has said that the department is in talks with the commission on how to apply habitats assessments under the NAP.

Watch: DAFM water quality head on habitats directive and NAP

Environment

27 days 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).

EPA: Local authorities need to carry out more farm inspections

Environment

30 days ago

Farming for Water EIP to be expanded with funding boost

€42 million has been allocated to key targeted water quality initiatives in 2026, including the Farming for Water EIP.

Farming for Water EIP to be expanded with funding boost

Environment

about 1 month ago

ACA: 64,500 farmers are going to be 'denied' access to information on water quality

A significant number of farmers are being denied access to critical information on how to improve water quality according to the ACA.

ACA: 64,500 farmers are going to be 'denied' access to information on water quality

Tillage

about 1 month ago

How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

The challenge of increasing phosphorous uptake by crops on a consistent basis has recently been reviewed by ADAS.

How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

Environment

about 1 month ago

All stakeholders 'need to redouble efforts' to protect water quality

It is "clear" that all stakeholders including farmers "need to redouble their efforts" to protect...

All stakeholders 'need to redouble efforts' to protect water quality

Environment

about 1 month ago

Environmental groups call for stronger measures on waterways

A coalition of environmental organisations urged the government to implement "stronger, more urgent measures" to restore Ireland’s waterways.

Environmental groups call for stronger measures on waterways

Environment

about 1 month ago

Nitrate levels decrease in 39% of river sites but 'too high' in 44%

Concentrations of nitrates decreased in 39% of river sites over the period 2019 to 2024, but nitrate levels are "too high" in 44% of sites.

Nitrate levels decrease in 39% of river sites but 'too high' in 44%

Environment

about 1 month ago

Community groups encouraged to apply for new funding for water quality projects

A fund which provides direct financial support for water quality projects has opened today (Monday, October 13) for applications

Community groups encouraged to apply for new funding for water quality projects

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

NI Water accused of 'hypocrisy' over pollution as slurry ban nears

A TUV agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in terms of pollution

NI Water accused of 'hypocrisy' over pollution as slurry ban nears

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

New manager of ASSAP appointed

Cathal Somers has been appointed as manager of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory...

New manager of ASSAP appointed

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears

NI Water has reminded farmers to be mindful when spreading slurry or manure before the closed period, which begins on October 15, 2025.

NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears

Environment

about 1 month ago

National water quality conference takes place this month

A national water quality conference will take place this month focused on policy and regulatory...

National water quality conference takes place this month

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court of a water pollution offence. Martin...

NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence

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