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...
Water Supply
Opinion
Opinion: Did you turn the tap off in the yard?
At the tender age of 15, I was asked the following, very direct question – did you turn the tap...
Beef
Water outage in Galtee region leaves farmers 'high and dry'
Farmers in the area of south Co. Tipperary are concerned over the welfare of their livestock due to industrial action...
Rural Life
Irish Water advises conservation of water ahead of periods of frost
Irish Water and local authorities nationwide are asking homes and businesses to take some simple steps to avoid damage to...
Rural Life
Storm Barra: Water supply for 38,000 customers 'at risk'
Water supplies for 38,000 farms, homes and businesses, mainly in Cork and Kerry, are “at risk” due to disruption caused...
Dairy
Grazing infrastructure: Does your water system need upgrading?
A good water system is needed on all farming enterprises, but particularly on dairy farms. It can be hugely important...
Rural Life
Firefighters called in to help 400-cow UK dairy farm
A number of firefighters were called to assist some 400 cows at a dairy farm in the UK last night (Tuesday,...
Dairy
Are your drinking troughs big enough for your herd size?
Ensuring that your herd is adequately hydrated is of “paramount importance” for both productivity and herd health during the current...
Beef
How do I protect my water supply during the 'cold snap'?
As the ‘Beast from the East’ prepares to clash with Storm Emma later this afternoon, farmers and rural dwellers have...
Rural Life
Water supply project submissions request 'minor' reroutes
Many submissions to the fourth public consultation on the proposed East and Midlands Water Supply Project contained requests for minor...
Rural Life
Water pipeline consultation report expected this summer
Recording, responding to and analysing submissions to the fourth public consultation on the proposed East and Midlands Water Supply Project,...